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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December. Our Debt Freedom Plan (October 2019 Update): Exact numbers have been omitted at this time. We limited our dinners out.

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

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Maureen, from The Debt Free Mess Free Life , suggests that you understand what motivates you to act unwisely and spend frivolously (if that is your situation). If you figure that out you can then work to find healthier ways to fill the void and you can free yourself permanently from the bonds of debt. S = Be SPECIFIC.

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

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We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. What are your financial goals now?

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

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries. Total your expenses.

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