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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

Family Balance Sheet

My word was REDUCE: Non-mortgage debt to zero. There were hits and misses on this list, and many are things that I will continue to work on, but let’s recap: 1 – Reduce non-mortgage debt to zero. We’ve been working since 2013 to pay off a boat load of non-mortgage debt. clutter/stuff that we don’t need.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! We have a big family, but we live in a small house – we use bunk beds and make do.

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Embrace the Negative!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although this part of this book is about how to let the super wealthy children have the same opportunities that are forced on most of us – to encounter and overcome difficulties, the sentiments apply to all of us. Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? Money Tips'

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