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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

The rest of the snowball went towards other things, such as a new-to-us vehicle, medical expenses, retirement contributions, and home repairs. But we had our kids later in life and my husband will turn 65 the year our youngest graduates from high school so we have other financial pressures percolating in the background.

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What Is A Home Equity Loan?

Savings Corner

The amount you can borrow with a home equity loan is based on the current market value of your home, the size of your mortgage and personal financials like your credit score and income. Home equity loans drawbacks include putting your home at risk of foreclosure and their lengthy application process.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

We have several things that we want to start saving for, such as a car replacement fund, some home repairs/updates, a new camper, and travel. We want to put the minimum payment of our last non-mortgage loan towards our mortgage and will hopefully have our mortgage paid off by the time our oldest graduates from high school in 2024.

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