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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Read our Health Insurance Story: . 2017 Update.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

Aside from the mortgage, we also added equipment and renovation loans with the purchase, and we had a student loan. This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance.

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Down Payment on a House: How Much Do You Really Need?

Savings Corner

Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to buy a house can be the single biggest roadblock for prospective home buyers. When applying for a mortgage to buy a house , the down payment is your contribution toward the purchase and represents your initial ownership stake in the home. But how much of a down payment do you really need?