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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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Guest Post Author Bio: Elias Cortez, from Dallas, TX is currently a freelance writer specializing in writing on education and career information articles. Set Financial Goals. Think of this: Whether you are an employee or businessman, you have to set goals to be successful. Control Spending on Food.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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We tried our best to stretch the food budget. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We went and saw Dave Ramsey at a live speaking event in Dallas, ha! What are your financial goals now? Do not allow fear to convince you to not pursue your financial goals. We used up what we had.

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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My name is Carrie and I live in beautiful East Texas (right outside Dallas) with my husband of just under year. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends. He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together.

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