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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Ken from Spruce Up Your Finances asks Need A Down Payment For Your House? Bob from Christian Finances asks Is it time to go on a cash diet?

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What Money Advice Would You Give Yourself If You Could Go Back in Time

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These are lessons that I try to impress upon my son because I don’t want him to make the same mistakes I made 15 years ago. I’m trying to be a little more hands-on with my son, and talk more openly about money (which is something that didn’t happen much in my parents’ home. Now, my focus looks a little forward.

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How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Life

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Mindfulness has helped me get a better handle on my emotions and avoid lashing out at my son and my husband — something that has helped improve my personal relationships and make my home life more enjoyable. A little more mindfulness can help you change your habits, and improve your finances. Get Healthy'

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Jen & Her Husband Paid off $212,000 in Debt & Medical Expenses in 48 Months

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In my roles as a motivational storyteller, engaging Amazon Top 100 author, and Internet radio show host, I am passionate about motivating, encouraging, and inspiring people overcome their obstacles to become their greatest selves. Our son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition. What are your hobbies?

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Find out how Deacon & his Wife Paid off $52,000 of Debt in 18 Months

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We have a 4 month old son named Finn and we live in Phoenix, Arizona. I have a passion to help people take control of their finances so that they can live the life they want to have. When we got married, we combined our finances and realized how much debt we actually had. What inspired you to get debt free? Get started today.

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The Spending Plan Mentality

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Instead, our priorities, beyond investing in the future and taking care of our survival needs, boil down to four things: Extracurricular activities, like music lessons, Scouting, and sports, to help our son improve skills and help him become well-rounded. Travel, which my son and I enjoy. Eating out a few times a month.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. to a high of maybe $80,000/year. We hit everywhere in between.

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