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My Life Plan

Family Balance Sheet

At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. But once I created our debt freedom plan and outlined the steps we would take to wade through the hardships, I was overcome with relief.

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4 Ways to Enhance Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether it’s helping others, travel, or living debt-free, view your money as a resource that can help you live your preferred lifestyle. Educate Yourself. Educate yourself about how money works, and how to make the most of it. Don’t just say you’ll do something with your money.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Canadian Finance Blog tells us why living debt free doesn’t help our credit score. I definitely agree that you should be educated about an investment opportunity before you invest in it. It’s useful education that they can use for years to come. Why not prevent this problem by following his tips.

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