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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. Did you make any 2023 financial 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. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.

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Identify Your Money Motivations

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Instead, it’s important to figure out your money motivations. Looking at your motivations helps you figure out how to address the problem, and to make long-term changes to your spending behaviors. Consider your money motivations, and then look at whether your spending plan matches your priorities. I love spending money.

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

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We have led 7 sessions of Financial Peace University mostly to keep ourselves motivated. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. What are your financial goals now? When you can agree on a common goal then you both be very excited and motivated to get the debt paid off.

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Make Money Your Hobby

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Updating spreadsheets, learning new savings and investment strategies, and watching my net worth grow over time became increasingly exciting. Find something to motivate you into becoming financially literate. Money stopped being a burden and became a hobby, something I enjoyed and thrived on- literally. How to Start.

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How to Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Habits

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Watching this scene play out time and time again frustrates and astounds me like watching a person with lung cancer smoke a cigarette. Setting Financial Goals: Make Them Smart and Simple How to Change Bad Habits to Maintain Healthy Ones Guide to Laddering. At what point do you stop? 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. Watch Jen and her family’s Debt Free scream on Dave Ramsey. What are your hobbies?

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