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Our 2019 Financial Goal

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In previous years, I would create a long list of financial goals, only to have little accomplished by the end of the December. I almost stopped writing goals down altogether. In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018.

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times.

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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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Was there a particular event? I went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University when I was 18 years old. When my wife and I got married, we both made the decision that our first financial priority would be becoming debt free. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

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Was there a particular event? What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. When the budget is already tight, there are only so many ways to save money. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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What Is A Personal Loan?

Savings Corner

Using a personal loan is only a good idea when it is consistent with being able to achieve other financial goals,” says Mark Hamrick, Bankrate senior economic analyst and Washington bureau chief. “If These loans tend to come with lower interest rates that can help consumers save money on interest or secure a lower monthly payment.

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

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Was there a particular event? We both were sick of money issues and the stress that goes with that. We’d each been married previously and had experienced plenty of money problems, and never ever wanted to be in that place again. So we both handle the money. What are your financial goals now?

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

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Was there a particular event? We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out.

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