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JULY 10, 2023

My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame. I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account.

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JUNE 30, 2015

As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Increase our emergency fund to 6 months of expenses.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Should you spend the money on that new flat screen and sound bar, or save it for the emergency fund? Persistence is a key to your success in becoming financially independent.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. What I do is use my credit cards in conjunction with cash back apps.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) We just wanted to pay off our credit cards, which seemed like a huge task since we’d struggled with it for years. After we got a taste of life without credit card debt, I wanted to pay off my student loan.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Nathan Richardson from ComplexSearch.com presents What’s a Good Credit Score? Philip Taylor from PT Money Personal Finance presents The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards–June 2011.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I wasn’t comfortable keeping only $1,000 in an emergency fund with two little ones and just one income, so we didn’t follow that part of his plan. We also continued using debit and credit cards (paid in full multiple times per month) for the convenience of tracking our expenses online.

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AUGUST 11, 2014

The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. krantcents: How Will You Measure Your Life?

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

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JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. 12 Scriptures for Goals and Guidance | Julie @ Loving Christ Ministries. How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less | Jackie Beck @ The Debt Myth. Photo Credit: 2015. Photo Credit: Fireworks. And 2015 is no different.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. What are your financial goals now? First, we will save our six-month emergency fund. We usually.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

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JANUARY 21, 2015

We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). What are your financial goals now? We are almost done with our 3-6 month emergency fund and will begin maxing out our retirement accounts. It wasn’t until the last 2 years that we got serious.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We also had four credit cards, two lines of credit, and a car loan. We’re looking forward to going back to our annual trips to Florida, except this time we’ll be saving up and paying for those trips with cash rather than putting them on the credit card, and hope and pray that we can find a way to pay for it later.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. What are your financial goals now? Right now, the main goal is to finish saving up all the money my husband needs to finish school, which should be done later this year. Someday, I would love to have a mini-farm, with a big garden and some chickens.

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MAY 27, 2015

And this is just on a mortgage, not including any credit card or student loan debt. Once our kids are in school our goal will be to look into buying our dream home. What are your financial goals now? Make sure to have an emergency fund so you’re not put back into debt when something comes up.

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