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5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals

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As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. Registration wasn't until May 1, so I would have some time to get back into running and build up some mileage.and change my mind if I wanted. On May 1, I registered. I was racing to beat my personal goal of a 10 minute mile pace.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.15.17

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It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Thanks mom & dad! Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. As soon as the kids walk in the door after school, we are off and running. Thankfully, they work off the extra calories.

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

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Who initiated the debt free goal? We actually talk about money and our short- and long-term financial goals a lot, but not so much about spending. What are your financial goals now? Quitting my job was a big financial goal that I just made happen. Thanks for interviewing me! Get creative.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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It’s not specifically for debt repayment, but if he hadn’t built up the courage to ask for the raise that he deserved, we wouldn’t have moved as quickly toward our goals. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? On top of that, we’re all about setting small goals.

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

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Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? When you can agree on a common goal then you both be very excited and motivated to get the debt paid off. Get into a Financial Peace University (FPU) class and attend every lesson. How did you resolve the tension and arguments?

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

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Our goal is to meet with experts and ask them for advice. We had financial advisors look over our budget and make suggestions about what we could cut. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Thank you, Doug, for being so honest with your debt free story. FOLLOW THE PLAN!

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. A HUGE chunk of that thanks to my husband. Thank goodness its illegal to sell cute little children, because I would have gotten a pretty penny for my son. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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