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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

Our primary “why” behind our money-saving efforts now is to be able to pay the 15-year mortgage on our new build in 10 years instead of 15. Boy, did that hurt! The goal is to have a zero balance on our mortgage by January 2030. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Book Nook: Alcatraz East Facebook Book Club

Motherhood Moments

The goal is to engage readers in an insightful discussion while encouraging people to learn more about these issues. The suit will be on display alongside other artifacts from his trial.Gacy was convicted of killing 33 young men and boys. The book club is offered on Facebook , where people can request to join the group.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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We spent the next few years building our savings back up to the level we had prior to 2007. But in August 2013 , our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages: our home and our business. Boy am I glad we don’t have that loan right now!

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Website Spotlight - TruPlay

Motherhood Moments

4,500 children aged between eight and 12 were asked about their internet safety habits and revealed that 31% of boys are playing over 18 online games and 87% of children reported having their own social media and/or instant messaging account, despite minimum age restrictions of 13 on all the most popular apps.

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Operation Christmas Child #OCCGiving

Saving With Shellie

Since 1993 more than 94 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through shoe box gifts. Little J turned two in August so we chose a little boy age 2-4. A little boy just like him. Next year when we build our box we can talk about where the first box we made went and who it helped.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. Jennifer @ My Boys & Their Toys.

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Find Out How Olivia & Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage in 33 Months

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We have two boys, ages 3 years and 10 months old. Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. We’re now on Baby Step #7 (building wealth, which includes college funding). If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Hi, my name is Olivia, and my husband is Ryan.

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