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Our 2023 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2023 financial goals ? We decided on one big audacious financial goal for the year, and it’s a doozy! The last time we wrote numbers-driven financial goals was 2019. But after that, our goals were not as specific. How will we make these goals?

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

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. The good news is that it is possible for the rest of us to be successful too. Shannon and her husband paid off $22,000 in nine months.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

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Also see: The Best Personal Financial Books for Young Families Get a Financial Advisor A financial advisor will help you do three things: Get a hold of your expenditures Structure your savings Maximize your investments These are all steps that, if practiced consistently, will help you grow your personal wealth in the long run.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Shame on us for dragging our feet on this for too long.

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My Life Plan

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When you’re in the trenches, it can be very hard to think beyond the present. A few years ago, we were struggling financially and I felt like our situation was hopeless. As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. Achievable?

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How to Create a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family!

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My mission is to help families increase their assets, reduce their liabilities, and grow their net worth. My Excel spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. I STILL use our spreadsheet today. You could also use a recent appraisal.

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

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We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. One of the gift cards was given to us TWO years ago for Christmas. The restaurant isn’t exactly kid-friendly and we were waiting for the right time to use. These wristlets were never used. The post Chit Chat: 06.17.18