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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. How do you eat an elephant?

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

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