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My Life Plan

Family Balance Sheet

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. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Pay off our mortgage debt. Celebrate debt freedom with a big family trip to Hawaii or Paris. Start saving for college.

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5 Sources for Quick Funding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some situations that could warrant the need for quick funding: Debts Must Be Settled: For those that care about their credit score, paying off a debt means making sure that each monthly payment is made on time, and in full. Needing the Essentials: Obtaining food, water, shelter and electricity requires having money.

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Is the Building of Experiences and Memories Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recently, an extended family trip to Hawaii got put on hold due to costs. As it turns out, my estimate for a 2 week trip to Hawaii (one week on Oahu and one on the Big Island) would have been over $20,000 US Dollars. The other wants to pay off some student loan debt and would really rather go elsewhere anyway.

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