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2012 Financial Goals

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We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. We are still working through some numbers and there might be some adjustments in the timelines we have given ourselves, but these are our financial priorities for 2012. Our 2012 Financial Goals.

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

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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Between 2013 – 2015, we whittled that down and as of today we have just two loans left. Fortunately we have an emergency fund and a personal escrow account for our yearly and quarterly expenses to keep us stable, but we do need to be diligent at staying within our budget. What’s your financial goal for 2016?

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Our 2019 Financial Goal. 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. We can now move on to other financial goals. DONE 2015. 2018 Update.

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Create your debt freedom plan

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We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. The point of the starter emergency fund is to get you through until you pay off your non-mortgage debts, at which point, you build a more extensive fund. How to Build your Emergency Fund.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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And 2015 is no different. My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Tantrum aside, it’s still going to take years, but there is room for us to make some considerable progress in 2015. In 2015, I will be sharing our journey to significantly reduce our debt. My Themes for 2015: 1.

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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. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.