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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. with their goals.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. This is not a once and done deal. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

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However, since paying off our debt, I have become a much bigger fan of the baby steps laid out by Dave Ramsey and really see the wisdom in paying off debt in that fashion. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. I initiated paying off the debt.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Cheap Summer Movies – Some theaters offer great kids’ movie deals over the summer months. Do a Google search for your neighborhood to find any deals at theaters near you. They’re all designed to help you save money, pay off debt, and achieve your financial goals, so please take advantage of them.

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Find out how Lydia & her Husband Paid off $36,000 in Debt in 2 Years

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What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Don’t buy stuff you don’t need even if it seems like a great deal. Decide here and now what your goals are and write them down. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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What Is A Personal Loan?

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Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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Don’t assume the debt you owe is set in stone; being willing to ask can make a big difference! Short Term Wins – Reducing the outstanding debt in exchange for larger upfront payments sounds great – but then you need to find the money for such a deal! What are your financial goals now?

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