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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another retired teacher, Jensen has lived frugally, investing steadily in blue-chip stocks for some 40 years. Ballenger was another teacher who lived frugally but well (often traveling around the world). Figure out what you need to live and put the rest in a secure account. Put the holiday gift of cash into your account.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. We’d like to start saving for it in 2018, if possible.