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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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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. After renting an office for 12 years, we had nothing to show for it and the space was starting to feel a bit cramped. We paid our bills on time, never carried credit card debt from month to month, but in that moment we could not pay our bills.

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

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Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? 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.