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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. I think I’ll survive. Choose Thrift First. The Game Plan: 1.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

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You have to stay healthy and motivated for many years to grow a money tree. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. Start by taking care of yourself . Mentally, physically and spiritually.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. How to Make This the Best Gardening Year Ever | Kendra Spencer @ a Sonoma Garden. 5 Ways to Make this Your Best Monarch Season…Ever! Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. It’s not quite 3-6 months of expenses, but will do until we get to #6. 2017 Update.