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The Importance Of Setting Financial New Year’s Goals

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Here we are, just weeks left in 2014. One of the best ways to do that is to set realistic goals. In fact, one of my favorite things to do at the end of December each year is to set financial goals for the new year. If you haven’t set financial goals before, here are some tips: Set Realistic Goals.

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4 Ways to Enhance Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions

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If you are looking for a way to financially level up, here are 4 strategies that can help you make better money resolutions. Figure Out What You Want Your Money to Accomplish. Stop looking at your money as the end game, and start looking at your money as the means to an end. Your money can make things happen.

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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. 1st Update in June 2014. Our 2019 Financial Goal. We can now move on to other financial goals. DONE – 6/1/2014. 2016 & 2017 Update. 2018 Update. DONE 2015. We limited our dinners out.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Apply any Found Money to our Goals.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. We made some head way in 2014 but we have a LOOOOONNNNNGGGG way to go. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. And 2015 is no different.

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3 Monthly Expenses to Reduce Without Feeling a Sacrifice

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When my husband and I wrote our Debt Freedom Plan earlier this year, we made a commitment to scrutinize our monthly expenses to find money to put towards our plan. We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. We use the gym, so we’ve never felt like it was a waste of money. Gym Membership.

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Embrace the Negative!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? But how can you learn to use those negative experiences, and teach your children to do so as well to benefit your financial health? Set new financial goals for yourself. Free money! Money Tips' Challenge yourself.

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