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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. Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will.

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Frugal Friday 12.02.16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. I found 2 (3 lb) packages of ground turkey marked down to $4 each. Saturday: Dining with family. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Monday: Tacos, fruit. Friday: Chicken Rice Broccoli Bake.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Sell it and save it! Make it yourself.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. Dining out is a separate line item in our budget. I felt like March was somewhat of a success.

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Holidays at Disney World + Shows, Events, Food & More

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Because it is a huge fan favorite, plan to wait in line early or consider booking a dining package if you would like a primo spot. If you are wanting to have a merriful meal, try Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine ! As always, you will want a reservation as this is a popular dining location during the holiday season.

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Breaking Down Disney Lingo

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Employees are referred to as “cast members” because of Disney’s main goal, which is to create an ongoing, ever changing production for its visitors. The employees help achieve this goal, thus they are essentials parts of Disney’s “cast.” ADR – Advance Dining Reservation. DDP – Disney Dining Plan. Pretty cool, huh!

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Disney Trip Cost, Breakdown & How I Paid For It

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A few years ago, I made it my personal obsession goal to see if I could completely pay for our Disney trips with “free money” and I’ve accomplished that goal every year but once (I was only a couple hundred dollars short). Here we go… Disney Trip 2012 – Total Savings Goal = $2555.35.

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