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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.

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Make Money Your Hobby

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Updating spreadsheets, learning new savings and investment strategies, and watching my net worth grow over time became increasingly exciting. Find something to motivate you into becoming financially literate. Money stopped being a burden and became a hobby, something I enjoyed and thrived on- literally. How to Start.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Watch out! , Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund. Is the conventional advice of keeping a 3 to 6 month emergency fund still valid?

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. What are your financial goals now? We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund. Meet Angela. When I heard her mention that she had a You Tube channel, I just knew I had to ask her for an interview.

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

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A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. What a great problem to have, right?!?!

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

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I had watched my parents pay off their debt, including their house, when I was a pre-teen, which really influenced me. Have pictures of your Why around in your daily life to help keep you motivated. What are your financial goals now? What inspired you to become debt free? Was there a particular event? Track your progress.

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

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Watch Tracy’s Debt Free Scream. 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. Just like any other life changing goal, you have to want the long term result to make the short term sacrifices. Life will happen.

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