Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

We have new financial goals for this year. While we made considerable headway in 2015 with reducing our debts, we missed our goal of paying off a loan by the end of the year. And to stay motivated, I want to continue to share the successes of others with more Debt Free Stories. Mid-Life & Finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

You can’t get what you want out of your personal finances on the Toll House budget. How to Start a Budget with a Purpose Just like my experience making cookies, we have the ability to put our finances into a budget so that we can get what we want with the money we earn. So, how do you manage your finances?

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Budgeting Budget Toll House Cooking 213

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We have led 7 sessions of Financial Peace University mostly to keep ourselves motivated. Who initiated the debt free goal? Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Find something to motivate you into becoming financially literate. It can be something financially prudent like starting a retirement account or something totally frivolous like saving for a vacation. The important thing is to get started; any major goal that inspires you to do that is a good start. Put a System in Place.

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Hobby Money Making Goals 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Carrying around an extra fifty or hundred pounds of weight all day, every day is certainly not simpler in the long term- on joints or health or finances. The second strategy is to practice long-term goals. For me, running the marathon was a major long-term goal. is only easier in the moment. Perhaps that’s the real problem.

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Cycle Cinnabon Goals Financial Goals 181

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. And as you’ll see below, we also added a few more steps that he probably wouldn’t suggest or approve of, but there’s a reason why this is called personal finance. What’s your motivation for debt freedom?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2011

To reach any goals in your life, including your financial goals, you need to switch from the hare’s mindset to that of the tortoise. Such an approach to anything can be appealing and even motivating at first, but I can assure you it is the quickest way to fail and lose the race. This is also true with our finances.

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Pay Off Debt Win Debt Goals 176

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

This motivated Jon to not ever feel like he had to keep working at a job that he was clearly overwhelmed by just because he couldn’t afford to do anything else. All of this plays into our desire for financial stability. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

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. Who initiated the debt free goal? Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

I own two different business, Phoenix SEO Company which helps businesses get on the first page of Google and Well Kept Wallet which is a Financial Education company. I have a passion to help people take control of their finances so that they can live the life they want to have. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

In my roles as a motivational storyteller, engaging Amazon Top 100 author, and Internet radio show host, I am passionate about motivating, encouraging, and inspiring people overcome their obstacles to become their greatest selves. Dave Ramsey’s FPU (Financial Peace University). Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. We also listed to The Dave Ramsey Show every day for daily motivation while we worked the baby steps. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Working together, sharing the same goals and vision, talking about milestones. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We would keep our goals on paper on the fridge. Drew would figure out the numbers and shuffle things around and brainstorm ways to make the money or sell something to get the goal accomplished.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Family Balance Sheet

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? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Yes, I did follow a few of Dave Ramsey’s strategies, but I also starting reading other finance blogs to see how they paid off debt so quickly. Many of their ideas were inspiring and their stories continued to motivate me through the entire process. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I found Dave Ramsey’s plan about a year after we had been married and finances were really tight, especially with a variable income. Make your goals visual. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. I will NEVER finance a car again. What are your financial goals now? My next big hairy audacious goal is to buy a home with cash!

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And if you’re worried about being able to save enough of your earnings to meet your retirement goals , building wealth through passive income is a strategy that might appeal to you, too. It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions.

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Family Balance Sheet

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. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

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