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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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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. Frugal living is not about deprivation.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

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That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. But if you’re looking for growth, consider investing strategies that match your long-term goals. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals.

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Create a Personal Escrow Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Our personal escrow fund includes: home owners insurance – due yearly. auto insurance – due yearly. life insurance – due yearly.

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Christmas Savings Club | October 2019

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On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. My monthly goal is $100. I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account.

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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

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Narrow Down a Price Range If you are going to save money , you need to have a target savings goal in mind that you can work toward. Ultimately, it is the money you could have saved to buy your dream car. Try using cash as much as possible for your purchases and work on that savings goal.

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Christmas Savings Club | November 2019

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The club was open to anyone who wanted monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. My monthly savings goal was $100. I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account.

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