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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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It has been my obsession goal since we found ourselves in a dicey situation back in August 2013. That was the month I didn’t know if we had enough funds to cover our expenses. Between 2013 – 2015, we whittled that down and as of today we have just two loans left. I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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The company I had worked at for 12 years when I started my journey in January 2013, announced it would be making significant job cuts summer 2013. I was spending the same on groceries as my mortgage because we’re grain free sugar free & there were way too many quick stops at the store on the way home, while hungry).Cook

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