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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

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That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. Also, because we had kids later in life, their college years and my husband’s retirement years could collide, so our official retirement could be pushed out further if we want to assist our kids with their college expenses.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. We have a retirement to plan , our daughterscollege to save for, and many places to visit. I think I’ll survive. Choose Thrift First.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

We hit our Annual Household Portion (kind of like a deductible) of $10,000 with Medi-Share in 2017 when our daughter had an unexpected medical condition arise that required multiple tests, 3 surgeries, and medication. Start college funds for our two girls. Choose Thrift First. This is going to be a daily challenge for me.