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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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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. Health Sharing Ministry. What could possibly go wrong? We drive older cars.

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How to Start a Business in 15 Steps

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Apply for licenses and permits In general, restaurants need health inspections and liquor licenses. And if you’re renovating a space to sell products or perform services, you may need to ask local officials for a zoning change. The online application only takes a few minutes. Hair stylists need cosmetology licenses.

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Inefficiencies in Homes to Look For as a First Time Home Buyer

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If you live anywhere with moisture – particularly lots of rain – you want to be very careful to buy a house that is already rain screened. Excess moisture in a home can create mould, which is very harmful for your health. Furthermore, it seems pretty hollow and it’s definitely thinner than the doors you can buy now.

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Sell Your Home or Stay?

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You’ll have to figure out where to put everything in the new place and perhaps buy other things to get everything up to snuff. Will your age, health, or stamina impact your decision? What Features Are Most Important When Buying (and Selling) a What To Consider When Deciding To Buy a Home Relocating? Money Tips'

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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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: . DONE – 6/1/2014.

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What Is A Home Equity Loan?

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Home equity loans are best used for five-figure renovation or repair projects — which can garner you a tax deduction on their interest — or to consolidate other debts. You can deduct the interest (up to the limit) if the home equity loan is used to “buy, build or substantially improve” the property.

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