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Our 2019 Financial Goal

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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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It’s Frugal Friday: 10/28/16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Read: 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat . So we are now in the market for new health insurance. They LOVE it.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

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. Read our Health Insurance Story: .

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Get your FREE Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet

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Back in October 2003, I left a corporate career as a department store buyer with a nice reliable paycheck and benefits– including health insurance –to join my husband in the land of self-employment. He felt like we were living a life of “lack” with my constant chatter about money.

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I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance? – Life Happens

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Here are a few reasons to consider purchasing life insurance now, depending on your personal situation. We get it—money is probably tight. However, consider a term life insurance policy , which is generally one of the least expensive options. Insurers also determine how much you will pay, which is called your premium.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

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The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. This is the kind of money that will hold you over when something unexpected happens. I would know.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. As hard as it was to do, we stopped contributing to our retirement for about three years and applied that money to these loans. Health Sharing Ministry. My grocery strategies: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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