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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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Our business was doing well and it seemed like the right time for us to buy. The building offered so much potential, but needed a lot of work and we set out to renovate our dream office. The business softened, renovations were more costly than expected, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. It can be an expensive season and it’s best to plan ahead. Hit the tennis courts.

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How to Make Good Financial Decisions

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Lets say you are deciding whether to buy a new home now while mortgages are low and the housing market depressed. Get educated. Buying a foreclosure? At every step, from the moment you start thinking of buying that new home, bounce your thoughts off of your spouse, your parents, your accountant or advisor. Research!!!

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Meet a Reader | Lina from Germany

The Frugal Girl

This and the fact that buying new things, restaurant visits and a lot of fancy entertainment events lost their attraction to me, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. My education. I wouldn’t be where I am today without my education. I wouldn’t be where I am today without my education. Chanterelles 11.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

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. Thankfully, my pragmatic side took over and we decided to replace our tires and take the next year or so to save up enough money to buy a vehicle with cash.

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What Is A Personal Loan?

Savings Corner

Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation. You might, for example, be offered financing by a home improvement store when you buy an appliance.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. It can be an expensive season and it’s best to plan ahead.

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