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How to Make Good Financial Decisions

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Know about hidden costs or conditions – such as pending tax levies or unpaid encumbrances for which you will become responsible, the costs of any professionals you need to use, such as lawyers or title searchers. Do a financial analysis to determine if buying a home will move you towards your financial goals or away from them.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. ” We’ve been there too. Sample Budget Calendar.

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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. We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Also, the monthly mortgage payment was less than our rent payment.

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