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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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Our first storm: 2007. The year 2007 held such promise for us when it started, but by the end of the year, we were brought to our knees. As self-employed small business owners, we have lived through some tough months, but in 2007, it was a tough year. For a variety of reasons, our business slowed down in 2007.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! We had a very tough year back in 2007. That emergency fund saved our business, our sanity, and our marriage. Don’t know how or where to start?