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Create your debt freedom plan

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After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. But $1000 was not nearly enough money to cover sudden emergencies in both our home and business. How to Build your Emergency Fund.

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You CAN Choose Wealth

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Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Should you spend the money on that new flat screen and sound bar, or save it for the emergency fund? Are you financially independent? I chose wealth, so can you.

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

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We were living on one income that placed us just at the top of lower class income level. I wasn’t comfortable keeping only $1,000 in an emergency fund with two little ones and just one income, so we didn’t follow that part of his plan. What are your financial goals now?

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

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It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals. It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions.

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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I followed Dave Ramsey’s baby steps and did the Financial Peace University class twice, once at home last spring and I enrolled again at church this past spring to stay focused. What are your financial goals now? I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects.

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