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My Word for 2021

Family Balance Sheet

But 2019 was different. By the end of 2019, we nailed one major bullet point and I was on cloud nine. Read: A 2019 Recap. After 2019, I had a lot of hope for finding a word for 2020 but struggled to find one that was meaningful to me. 2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update. I want to increase my intake of fresh foods.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. After paying off our last non-mortgage debt in September 2019, we updated our Debt Freedom Plan.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

The category that we weighed the heaviest was affordability, to reflect the challenges that so many Americans face in today’s economy. Relocating in retirement can stretch your savings in today’s economy While many people ponder a late-life move, most American retirees actually age in place. Geological Survey.

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