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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. Read our Health Insurance Story: .

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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. As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. We drive older cars.

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Start by categorizing where you have been spending money. What are your financial goals now? I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects.

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