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2019 Christmas Savings Club

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It’s 20 degrees outside and all you want to focus on is warmer weather and summer vacation. I promise I won’t start reciting Christmas carols, but while the holidays are still somewhat fresh in our minds, I think it would be a good idea to start planning for Christmas 2019. Step 1: Create a 2019 Christmas Budget.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities. Our 2019 Financial Goal. Our Debt Freedom Plan (October 2019 Update): Exact numbers have been omitted at this time. We were trying to be responsible.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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Yep, I found a $20 bill last year on the beach! We think we’ll use the money towards summer vacation. This money will go towards paying the actual medical bills from the injury. We found over $1600 in extra cash…and on the other side…well, you should scroll down for the details! Found Money in January: $1681.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind. Stop all non-essential spending–cold turkey.

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