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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. The good news is that it is possible for the rest of us to be successful too. Getting Started. Make a commitment. .

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For Better Savings: Use Sub Accounts to Differentiate Your Goals

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It’s fun to watch your account grow, but at the same time, if you have different goals for the money, having everything in one account can be problematic, since you aren’t able to identify which money is earmarked for a specific goal. I do this with my emergency fund. Break Out Your Objectives.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. When my husband hung a smart TV in the sunroom back in April, we started spending more time in the room–even our teenage daughters started hanging out with us. Frugal living is not about deprivation.

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Make Money Your Hobby

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I mastered the use of excel spreadsheets while monitoring every expense, I opened my first retirement account and bought my first shares of stock while feverishly reading through Investing for Dummies , I began checking all of my accounts, every day to ensure that any and all charges were correct and accounted for… and I loved it.

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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. Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. Watch out! , My parents have helped us in the past. Thanks for letting us know your secret.

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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. We used (and currently still follow) Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. What are your financial goals now? We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund. Meet Angela.

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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. lined paper. calculator.

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