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Our 2019 Financial Goal

Family Balance Sheet

In previous years, I would create a long list of financial goals, only to have little accomplished by the end of the December. I almost stopped writing goals down altogether. In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

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Frugal February

Family Balance Sheet

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, .

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Do I Need a Financial Advisor? When it’s worth it

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For example, financial advisors can help you plan for retirement, budget, plan your estate and more. They also help you set your personal financial goals to reach milestones. But having the extra help and advice can be paramount in reaching financial goals, especially if you’re feeling stuck or unsure of how to get there.

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Update #1: Our Debt Freedom Plan

Family Balance Sheet

Back in March I wrote about my family’s Debt Freedom Plan. Being self-employed, we need to have a cushion for business expenses in the event that something happens, such as a tough sales month or our furnace/AC breaks. What financial goals are you working towards? Are you making headway with those goals?

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Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

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Tell us about you and your family. Was there a particular event? Definitely getting in the routine of making a zero-based budget EVERY MONTH and reviewing our finances together is an important habit we picked up that will be key to meeting all our financial goals. What are your financial goals now?

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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Tell us about you and your family. Was there a particular event? We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. What are your financial goals now? Get into a Financial Peace University (FPU) class and attend every lesson. Where are you from?

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