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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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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. We methodically worked through our plan and in September 2019 we were treated with the ultimate reward for our hard work– freedom from our non-mortgage debts!

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Instead of buying gallons of iced tea at the store which can cost about $2.50 It was Sept 17, 2019 and I have about 1/3 box left. I also use rinse-ad that I buy at BJ’s when it’s Buy One Get One Free. Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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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! If not, we’ll start saving in 2019. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. Save for a camper upgrade.

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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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