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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. We’d survived the dip in 2007, carried no credit card debt, and we were contributing to our retirement. Our first storm: 2007.

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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

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I created it as a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. Many years ago, we could say yes to the questions in the above graphic. This is a 12-month spreadsheet.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. Within a year after settlement, we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. As much as I wanted to be a property owner, the extra debt was beginning to suffocate us.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

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These things can hurt your credit score or impact your debt-to-income ratio, which can imperil your final loan approval. Do a final walk-through A final walk-through is your opportunity to view the property one last time before it becomes yours. Keep your finances and credit in good shape from preapproval until closing day.