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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

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Our cost of living is low because we bought a modest house with a modest mortgage payment, and an “expensive” dinner at the nicest restaurant in town still costs our small family of three less than $100 — including drinks, dessert, and tip. Should You Buy a House Now? Or a Cash Flow Problem? Money Tips'

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. Also buy produce as it is in season. and dessert. buy things marked down at the end of the season so we have a good. 2 – I also will continue meal planning and buying sales for groceries. Eating out, buying shoes, whatever.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. We buy reliable vehicle brands that are built to drive for many many years. In 2020, we still use and are thankful for Medi-share.

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