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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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The building offered so much potential, but needed a lot of work and we set out to renovate our dream office. The business softened, renovations were more costly than expected, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We still have a mortgage, however I feel like we can switch gears to be less focused on paying off debt and more focused on saving money, building our net worth and retirement, setting up a plan for college for our girls, and having some fun. 2 – Increase business emergency savings. Start Additional Savings Accounts.

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What Is A Personal Loan?

Savings Corner

Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation. Instead, they are deposited into a savings account, and you make payments on your balance for the duration of the loan. Can anyone get a personal loan?

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. 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. Increase business emergency savings. DONE – 6/1/2014.