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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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It has been my obsession goal since we found ourselves in a dicey situation back in August 2013. I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. Most importantly, we need to remember that the sacrifices that we make to achieve this goal are just for this year.

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

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We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. What are your financial goals now? Thank you, Amanda & Daniel, for being so honest with your debt free story. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. It was like selling an asset that has value.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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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. How to Set and Keep Goals to Make This the Best Year Ever | Jen @ Girl in Garage.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Sellers still have an edge in many areas, thanks to a continued scarcity of houses, and no one expects a dramatic housing market crash. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Make sure you’re given all house keys, entry codes and garage door openers before leaving the closing.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. In 2020, we still use and are thankful for Medi-share. Small home = Low Expenses. We’re STILL here!

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. However, over time, as the debt grew thanks to interest charges and mismanagement on my part, the monthly payments started to grow out of control. What are your financial goals now? Initially it all seemed fine.

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