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Our 2019 Financial Goal

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In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018. Our 2018 Financial Goals: Finish our Will. In March of 2018, we had our wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney completed by an attorney. It’s similar to a deductible.

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

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Maureen, from The Debt Free Mess Free Life , suggests that you understand what motivates you to act unwisely and spend frivolously (if that is your situation). She and her husband also used a visual motivation chart posted on their refrigerator. What need are you trying to fulfill by over spending or shopping? T = Make it TIME-BASED.

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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The student loan should be paid off by the end of 2018. Projected pay off date December 2018. If you compare the two plans, you’ll notice that I removed a family trip to Disney. We still plan on taking a trip to Disney, but haven’t decided when exactly it will be, but we’re hoping within in the next year or so.

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