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Our 2019 Financial Goal

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In previous years, I would create a long list of financial goals, only to have little accomplished by the end of the December. I almost stopped writing goals down altogether. 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.

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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. We’d like to start saving for it in 2018, if possible.

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2019 Christmas Savings Club

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How did you do with your Christmas spending in 2018? Luxurious towels, swanky boots, and deliciously smelly body creams all for the low low price of 50% off. And if you paid cash for Christmas in 2018, but want some encouragement to save for this year, this club is for you too! Did you over spend? Add up the total.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

I think I started reading FG regularly in 2018 or 2019. Being frugal allows me to stay at home with our little ones, which was always a goal of mine, and my husband has been very supportive of that. My husband and I bought our first home in 2013 when interest rates and housing prices were pretty low. homemade bagels!

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

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Last summer, I hired someone to completely dismantle and remove my largest box garden and ground garden, and plant grass seed for me at a very reasonable price, especially since it took him just a few hours and it would have taken me an entire weekend.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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I said goodbye to mini-van life in January when we traded in our 2007 Honda Odyssey for a 2018 Toyota Highlander. I talk a lot about debt freedom and that is still a goal of ours, and our Debt Freedom Plan will be adjusted. The original sticker price on the pre-owned car we bought was $14k more than what we paid.

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Family Office Manager

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After 20 years, I switched from Quicken software to You Need a Budget (YNAB) software in 2018 for our household. Shop around for the best price for our big expenses, such as auto and home insurance, medical needs, and mortgage. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan. Project short-term cash needs.

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