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Setting Financial Goals: Make Them Smart and Simple

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You’ve heard the saying that nothing worthwhile is achieved without a goal? Well, this is especially true with your financial planning. Those who just go along, hoping for the best, are usually the ones who struggle financially or get themselves into too much debt. You’ve probably got some more as well.

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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? You might even find yourself wondering, “well, they don’t know my circumstances”, or “they can’t have it that bad,” or “their life must be so much easier than mine.” Make it visual.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

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However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Tracking your net worth is simple.

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3 Monthly Expenses to Reduce Without Feeling a Sacrifice

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We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. And his hours at the Y fit into his and our family’s schedule well. For my system, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. But one thing we didn’t want to do was feel like we were living a life of “lack” or sacrifice. Gym Membership.

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Things to Do When You are Unplugged

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It works out really well and we connect. Doing this will help you reach your financial goals much more quickly and may give you the motivation to change your spending habits here and there. Plus, the end product is one that you can enjoy together, which is wonderful. If you don’t already have a budget, make one!

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

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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. One of my kids was not feeling well, so we stuck around our home and hubby and I got a lot of housework done. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Four Weekend Activities that will Rock Your Financial World

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Are financial your goals aligned with your spouses? How have you divided up financial chores and is that working well? Sometimes it helps to take time out and just stare out the window while you consider these and other financial thoughts. It is one piece of a financial education that you should be providing.

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