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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

Sitting down with my husband to discuss our situation was one of the hardest conversations I have ever had in our marriage, but I felt so much relief getting it off my chest. At my age, my parents had 20 years of kid-free living ahead of them to focus on their own career goals and to save for their retirement.

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Resolve to Regularly Discuss Your Finances with Your Spouse

Family Balance Sheet

When my husband and I are focused on our goals , we nail them. But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly. The third section is for our 2012 Financial Goals. Every home has different short-term financial goals. Thanks for reading.

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

Family Balance Sheet

Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. I have found that there is less tension when we are both on the same page with our goals, but you need to take the time to discuss those goals together. Write down your goals and make them visible.

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A New Fall Routine | Week 2 of 10 Weeks to a Half Marathon

Family Balance Sheet

I achieved my goal of a sub 2 hour time in Pittsburgh and you can read all about it here, Race Day Success. Saturday: 5 mile run outside, run at conversational pace. Saturday: 6 mile run, run at conversational pace. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. My Week 2 Workouts: Monday: 3 mile run outside, easy pace.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget This is a two-part conversation. I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Save your savings until you reach your goal !

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My Must Have Running Gear | Week 2 of 10 Weeks to a Half Marathon

Family Balance Sheet

Saturday: 5 mile run outside, run at conversational pace. Saturday: 6 miles, run at conversational pace. Now that I have a goal of beating a particular time, not just finishing a race, I need to increase my pace with these tempo runs. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Thursday: 3 mile run outside, easy pace.

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Week 1 of 10 Weeks to a Half Marathon

Family Balance Sheet

Along with completing my fourth half marathon in May, I gave myself a goal of running the distance in less than 2 hours. Saturday: 5 mile run, run at conversational pace. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. I'm following a training plan that I found years ago in Runner's World magazine. Wednesday: 4 mile run, easy pace.

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