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Our 2023 Financial Goals

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The rest of the snowball went towards other things, such as a new-to-us vehicle, medical expenses, retirement contributions, and home repairs. What financial goals did you make for the new year? Progress was made, but not nearly enough. We have a ways to go, and 18 months to try to get there.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

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And, as with your primary mortgage, you can expect closing costs whether you choose a home equity loan or HELOC. Many borrowers use them to pay for major home repairs or renovations, like finishing a basement , remodeling a kitchen or updating a bathroom. homeowners as of year-end 2023. percent by the end of 2024.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Updates on our Debt Freedom Plan over the years: Our Original Debt Freedom Plan – written in March 2014. Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December.

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