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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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We received a $300 reimbursement from our Aflac supplemental policy for an injury my daughter sustained at volleyball in the fall. The backstory: In November 2019, my van was in need of new tires and I was debating on whether to get the new tires or start looking for a replacement vehicle. We earned $150 from our Upromise Mastercard.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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And I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, so what should have been a joyous year was quite a stressful one. When that loan was paid off, we put that full monthly amount towards the third loan and this continued until September 2019 when we made our last non-mortgage loan payment. It was a scary time for us. Our emergency fund.

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Spring Engagements are around the Corner

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2019 Celebrity Engagements. Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy star, announced his engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger, daughter of Maria Shriver, on January 13 th. It sounds a little intimidating at first, but it just takes a little focus, imagination, and knowledge of your loved-one’s tastes. I’m thrilled to be marrying you.

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Have a Mindful March!

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We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. Do you buy groceries, but have nothing to eat? Are you buying too many clothes with an already packed closet?

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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We hit our Annual Household Portion (kind of like a deductible) of $10,000 with Medi-Share in 2017 when our daughter had an unexpected medical condition arise that required multiple tests, 3 surgeries, and medication. If nothing changes, this loan will be paid off by end of 2019, but I’d love to move that up and say adios to this loan!