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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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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. Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will.

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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? However, our deep desire to retire early in order to enjoy our golden years fueled our efforts to save consistently for retirement. After retiring early in 2015, we intensified our savings efforts even more because we retired before the eligibility age for Social Security.

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6 Ways to Save Money On a Gym Membership

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Guest Author Bio: Kalen Smith writes about health insurance and related topics for [link]. Don’t spend money on extra incentives that won’t help you reach your fitness goals. Take advantage of health insurance discounts. However, most insurers will still provide discounts to members who visit regularly.

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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. Health Sharing Ministry. We weren’t in the market to leave our traditional health insurance plan until the monthly premiums became more than our home mortgage back in November 2016. We drive older cars.

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It’s Frugal Friday: 10/28/16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store. They LOVE it.

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Start by categorizing where you have been spending money. They can save up for that plastic toy made in China by working for the money, just like you do, but age appropriate. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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