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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year. My husband paid his entire way through undergrad and my parents covered a significant portion, so we come from both angles and our strategy is a compromise. A few of our debt payoff trackers.

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Luxuries That Are Not Worth The Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s fair game if you aren’t going into debt over it and if you are still able to put money aside for emergencies, retirement, and to meet your goals. You wouldn’t drive a luxury vehicle to your parent’s house at Christmas for four hours in the snow. Luckily, none of these hobbies tend to cost very much.

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Fun Staycation Ideas From All Across the Country

Family Balance Sheet

Here are the links to the other bloggers' sites for you to plan out your summer staycation or vacation: New England Connecticut - Parenting Miracles Boston, Massachusetts - ? We are all writing about fun and low cost summer ideas in our respective areas of the country.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! Dinner is dinner!

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t blame your spouse, the economy, your parents or your job. Sure you know you are in debt over your head. So you continue to get further in debt as you continue to spend. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? You shop to feel better.

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