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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Increase business emergency savings.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. 8 Summer Date Night Ideas – Need a sitter?

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What Is A Personal Loan?

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Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation. A personal loan is money borrowed from a lender that can be used for nearly any purpose. This makes personal loans incredibly diverse and flexible.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

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I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. I wish I had thought of an idea like that. Renovations can get expensive too. What do you think? Reducing Debt.

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

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Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. I list tons of ideas: How to Slash Your Grocery Spending . Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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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. Aside from the mortgage, we also added equipment and renovation loans with the purchase, and we had a student loan. It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts.

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