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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. Choose Thrift First. Home Projects. I think I’ll survive. Our house is in dire need of some TLC.

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

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I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. After reading, Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste. That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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We hit our Annual Household Portion (kind of like a deductible) of $10,000 with Medi-Share in 2017 when our daughter had an unexpected medical condition arise that required multiple tests, 3 surgeries, and medication. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. This is going to be a daily challenge for me. Plan our Spending. 2017 Update.