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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. We don’t travel extensively, but we do like to get away. Restaurants. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Save for a camper upgrade.

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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now, all of a sudden, we had enough money that we could try nicer restaurants. I like travel. We both like to eat out. This means that after we take care of retirement and emergency fund contributions, and after everything else is taken care of, we have enough to do what we like. We make plenty!”

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The Spending Plan Mentality

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Oh, I want to go out to eat? Is there enough left in the entertainment category to go to a restaurant? My retirement account contribution, emergency fund contribution, car payments, utility bills, and mortgage are all set up so that they are paid automatically each month. We want an emergency fund.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

Family Balance Sheet

We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget. We have some home projects that we need to do and we have already set aside the funds. Restaurants. We will cut back, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat out at all this year. We work hard and really relish our time away.