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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.15.17

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It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Thanks mom & dad! Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. As soon as the kids walk in the door after school, we are off and running. Thankfully, they work off the extra calories.

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

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We actually talk about money and our short- and long-term financial goals a lot, but not so much about spending. What are your financial goals now? Quitting my job was a big financial goal that I just made happen. I may work on buying another rental property (with cash.) Thanks for interviewing me!

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

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What are your financial goals now? Family and friends may think you are crazy for paying off your debt. Thank you, Amanda & Daniel, for being so honest with your debt free story. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free.

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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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What are your financial goals now? It may seem like you’ll never be debt free, but if you’ll be intentional and consistent, that day will come a lot faster than you thought it would. Thank you, Doug, for being so honest with your debt free story. We just went on our first vacation together since our honeymoon.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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A HUGE chunk of that thanks to my husband. Thank goodness its illegal to sell cute little children, because I would have gotten a pretty penny for my son. What are your financial goals now? Do not allow fear to convince you to not pursue your financial goals. We sold EVERYTHING! We stopped buying stuff.

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5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals

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Registration wasn't until May 1, so I would have some time to get back into running and build up some mileage.and change my mind if I wanted. On May 1, I registered. I learned so much that I hope to apply these lessons to my personal and financial goals for 2012. 5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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What are your financial goals now? Currently our goal is to max out both of our Roth IRA accounts each year. We would also like to save $30k by May of 2015, which is a stretch but we like the challenge of it. Be a part of this change. When you keep it hidden debt becomes overwhelming and it feels insurmountable.

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