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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. We do budget for dining out and this year, we will need to be more diligent about staying within that budget. I think I’ll survive.

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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. Choose Thrift First. Plan our Spending.

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Embrace the Negative!

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Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? But how can you learn to use those negative experiences, and teach your children to do so as well to benefit your financial health? Set new financial goals for yourself. Challenge yourself.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities. Every January 1, I get caught up in the hopeful feeling of the upcoming new year. Debt Free Stories.

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