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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. 2017 Update.

Financial Goals

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

February

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals

Frugal February

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. Set a goal for yourself for February.

February

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting

Have a Mindful March!

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. 5 – Find Extra Cash.

March

March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget

Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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JANUARY 29, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals

Where I Found $370 Debt Snowball Money in January

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Our main financial goal in 2015 is to pay down our non-mortgage debt. In January, I found $370 to put towards our debt: 1. We earn reward points from our Discover card and you can buy gift cards with the points. My hope is to have it all paid off by the end of 2016 and to do so we need to get creative and resourceful.

Debt

Debt January Money Financial Goals

3 Monthly Expenses to Reduce Without Feeling a Sacrifice

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JULY 9, 2014

We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. I knew I could do better, so in January 2014, I made a commitment to reduce our grocery spending, but not sacrifice the quality of food and meals that I fed my family. For a glimpse at what I buy and what we eat, read How I Spent $425 in March. Gym Membership.

Grocery Spending

Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting

Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. February Update.

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals

Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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APRIL 30, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

Thrifting

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals

Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals

Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

We bought into the myth that student loan debt is “good debt” and that it was better to “invest” in buying a home instead. Luckily, even without misguided financial beliefs, we did pay off a significant portion of our debt before having kids. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt Free

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting

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

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AUGUST 4, 2014

With tuition payments and debt payments we spent about $60,395 between January 2012 and March 2014 when we became completely debt free with two bachelor’s and two master’s degrees between us. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? What inspired you to get debt free?

Debt Free

Debt Free Debt Goals Student

Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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JANUARY 1, 2015

Every January 1, I get caught up in the hopeful feeling of the upcoming new year. My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey.

2015

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden

How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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APRIL 3, 2014

But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. Our grocery budget since January has been $450 , which is down from an average of $600 last year, but I wanted to see if I could get it to $400 for March. I occasionally buy junk food.

March

March Groceries Grocery Homemade

11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1.

Meals

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans

25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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APRIL 1, 2021

If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. Did you buy the materials to make that cute craft that you found on Pinterest but the bag is still sitting in your dining room…3 months later? Put the money in your emergency fund instead.

Emergency Fund

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

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Frugal February

Have a Mindful March!

Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Where I Found $370 Debt Snowball Money in January

3 Monthly Expenses to Reduce Without Feeling a Sacrifice

Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

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

Take Control of Your Money in 2015

How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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