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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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1st Update in June 2014. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here. 2016 & 2017 Update.

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

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For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal. To get started, gather the following: pencil. lined paper. calculator.

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