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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? ” But here’s the deal, many of these people have had challenges and tough circumstances, and more often than not, money wasn’t handed to them. with their goals. Her 2017 goal is to earn $10,000 a month in online income.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Move up the Student Loan Payoff Date.

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Find out How Acadia & Her Husband Paid off $97,000 in Student Loans

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All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. We had the same goal and are in agreement with living a debt free lifestyle. Just as others may struggle with staying on budget, we struggled in dealing with not having much time for each other or as a family during that time. What are your financial goals now?

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The High Price of Excuses, Justification, and Avoidance.

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She: I have to stay in Manhattan, all of my students/ tutoring clients are on the upper east/upper west side, it would just be too far to commute. By not dealing with the long term reality in the present, things inevitably become more difficult. She: I looked at all kinds of buildings with a realtor, there’s nothing out there.

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Create your debt freedom plan

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Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. A student loan? We thought we were doing really well. That’s a necessity. Prioritize.

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

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We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical 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? What kind of debt was it?

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Find out how Deacon & his Wife Paid off $52,000 of Debt in 18 Months

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It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. I called up my cell phone company and asked for a better deal. Now I make sure that I am getting the best deal. What are your financial goals now? We plan to be financially free by 40. How much debt did you pay off?

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