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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. What are your financial goals for 2018 and beyond?

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. We will cut back, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat out at all this year. Plan all meals weekly or monthly to avoid impulsive meals out, drive thru stops. Restaurants.

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Things to Do When You are Unplugged

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It works out really well and we connect. As a huge bonus, cooking together saves money rather than eating out. Eating out is also something you can do when you are unplugged but it doesn’t foster the same connection, nor does it come at a low price. Play a Sport or Get Active. Get Healthy'

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . If you have financial goals, budgeting will be an important tool to reaching those goals.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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We have led 7 sessions of Financial Peace University mostly to keep ourselves motivated. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out. What are your financial goals now?

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. What are your financial goals now?

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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Then the iPhone came out, and I figure other people might like to obsessively check their progress as much as I did, so I created Pay Off Debt , an app to help people keep track of their debt snowball and stay motivated. We actually talk about money and our short- and long-term financial goals a lot, but not so much about spending.

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