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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. We met with a financial planner and he gave us a specific plan to get out of debt with a specific amount of money to put toward debt each month. Our goal is to meet with experts and ask them for advice.

Debt Free 241

Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

It was my goal to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family by the end of the month. And I think I achieved my goal, but I’ll be honest, towards the end of the month I was ready to talk/write/read about other topics. Day 2: What are Your Financial Goals. Thanks for understanding!

Finance 100

Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 100

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Get creative.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. I wasn’t comfortable keeping only $1,000 in an emergency fund with two little ones and just one income, so we didn’t follow that part of his plan.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. Thanks for the honesty. Sometimes a cash diet (not a crash diet) is necessary to get the ball rolling to help you reach your goals.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

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JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. How We Saved.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. – Thankful for any and all advice!

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

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JANUARY 21, 2015

For the last two years, I told anyone who would listen about us trying to make our goal of being totally debt free. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We agree on what happens to our extra cash and discuss weekly our goals for saving and investing as well as any big ticket purchases on the horizon. I am the nerd.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

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JANUARY 20, 2017

A life goal of ours is. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? First, we will save our six-month emergency fund. My grandparents were missionaries. with my youth group.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

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JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. We drive older cars.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Make your goals visual. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Right now, the main goal is to finish saving up all the money my husband needs to finish school, which should be done later this year. Thank you, Charissa, for sharing your story. Where could you go?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

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MAY 27, 2015

Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. Our house was $150,000 (thank you Texas for affordable houses) and the thought of paying over half a million dollars for it (due to interest) made us sick to our stomach. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

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AUGUST 11, 2014

Who initiated the debt free goal? I initiated the debt free goal. At the end of the day, the ex boyfriend was kicking and screaming over my crazy debt free goal, but it proved to be indicative of his general behavior pattern. What are your financial goals now? Thank you Tracy for sharing your Debt Free Story!

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235