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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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Things to Do When You are Unplugged

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It works out really well and we connect. This is so much fun (it’s like imagining what it would be like to win the lottery) and it also may help you achieve those goals. After all, visualization is a very valuable tool. Plus, the end product is one that you can enjoy together, which is wonderful. Get Healthy'

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You CAN Choose Wealth

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Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Consider not only the financial aspects, but the life enjoyment aspects as well. Persistence is a key to your success in becoming financially independent.

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Are Peer Loans Too Risky or the Way of the Future?

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Credit is a tool in personal finance. Used properly, it can help you build your dream home and reach your financial goals. Used irresponsibly, and like any tool, it can smash your fingers something fierce. Understand the risks to peer loans and you may just find one of your best tools in personal finance.

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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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. We ate leftovers.

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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. To make life a little easier this week, I made double batches of dinners, as you’ll see below and that worked well. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Giveaway: Dave Ramsey Package #wingiveaways

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His Financial Peace University teaches people how to make the right decisions regarding money and empowers them to achieve their financial goals. The pack comes with entertaining books, 6 audio CDs, and other fun interactive tools to get kids excited. This is a perfect way to start working through Dave’s principles.