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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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2018 Update. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here. 1st Update in June 2014.

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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 bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. The Guidelines for 2018: 1. Restaurants.

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

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Will it be your spouse, coworkers, family, a Facebook support group? They took it one step at a time though, first by building up emergency funds as quickly as possible, then by paying off the credit cards and committing to no new debt. Save for emergencies. Read: How to Build your Emergency Fund.

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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It turns out this was the best decision for our family. It wasn’t that we had friction over money in our marriage, but as the business & Family Office Manager , I had taken on the stress of that cash flow crisis and tried to work it all out by myself. The student loan should be paid off by the end of 2018.

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