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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

I think I started reading FG regularly in 2018 or 2019. My husband and I bought our first home in 2013 when interest rates and housing prices were pretty low. , baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will. We’d like to start saving for it in 2018, if possible. The Guidelines for 2018: 1. I’d like 2018 to be the year that we clean out our clutter. 2018 Update: We’re still working on this step.

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My Word for 2019

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It was a goal in 2018, but high medical bills and other financial challenges hindered our progress. I ran my 10th half marathon in 2018 and have 2 more races planned for 2019. However, I ran a half marathon in less than 2 hours once back in 2013 with a time of 1:57. My word for 2019 is REDUCE. This will be a challenge for me.

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$20 To Spend At The Body Shop For $10 – Love This!

Saving Everyday

Valid through May 12, 2013; After that date, paid value ($10) valid through 5/18/2018. You can buy (3) per customer & (1) additional as a gift. Limit 1 per customer per day. Valid in The Body Shop U.S. stores only; not valid online. Valid on sale items. Check out the Daily Deals Page and the Gift Ideas Page for more!

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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2018 Update. In 2013, we took a controversial step and stopped contributing to our retirement plans, so we could focus on steps 2-4. The good news is that the consistency my husband and I both had prior to 2013 allowed us to build a decent amount in our retirement. 1st Update in June 2014. 2016 & 2017 Update.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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We’ve been paying off non-mortgage debts since 2013. The notes consisted of business loans and my husband’s student loan and we are projecting to be done in 2018. In 2017, we are committed to paying off the next loan, and by the end of 2018, we will pay off our final non-mortgage loan. goals to get us there.

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Our Debt Freedom Plan Started in 2013: The year 2012 was quite exciting for me and my husband. And to be honest, we don’t regret it one bit, but things changed rather quickly in 2013 and we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. We made a lot of changes since 2013.

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