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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

Family Balance Sheet

Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.

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The High Price of Excuses, Justification, and Avoidance.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last week I was having a conversation with an acquaintance who just moved to Central Park Towers, a luxury building right on Central Park West in Manhattan, i.e. my dream location… if I had a million dollars. Considering that she too is an unemployed actress, and we were having this conversation at an audition, I asked about cost.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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I initiated the “I swear it’ll be totally fun to pay off our debt” conversation. Now that we are debt free he has been able to build up his collections once again. What are your financial goals now? Do not allow fear to convince you to not pursue your financial goals. I am very happy.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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We would build up hundreds of dollars on amazon through opinion outpost or My Survey between the two of us and this covered birthdays, Christmas and even covered the majority of my text books for graduate school. What are your financial goals now? Currently our goal is to max out both of our Roth IRA accounts each year.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. If a friend, relative or employer has offered to provide a down payment gift, initiate a conversation early on to learn how much they plan to contribute and if there’s any shortfall you’ll need to cover — and secure a gift letter from them well in advance.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of the conversations we had with each other over the three months was what trades to make and who was an early pick up. I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor.

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