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Our 2019 Financial Goal

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In previous years, I would create a long list of financial goals, only to have little accomplished by the end of the December. I almost stopped writing goals down altogether. In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018.

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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

This posed the problem of paying in full for both our health insurance plans since our employers no longer contributed to our healthcare needs. We seldom took vacations when we worked due to hectic work schedules, two children in college and maxing out our retirement plans to retire early.

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I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance? – Life Happens

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All your hard work has finally paid off, and you’ve been rewarded with that sweet certificate. Whether you’re continuing your education, entering the workforce or settling down with someone special (or all of the above), life insurance should be part of your plan. First of all, congratulations! So, what’s next?

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6 Ways to Save Money On a Gym Membership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Author Bio: Kalen Smith writes about health insurance and related topics for [link]. Many people would love to lose weight but come up with every excuse possible not to work out. Don’t spend money on extra incentives that won’t help you reach your fitness goals. Take advantage of health insurance discounts.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will.

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Get your FREE Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

Back in October 2003, I left a corporate career as a department store buyer with a nice reliable paycheck and benefits– including health insurance –to join my husband in the land of self-employment. We are working towards some pretty big financial goals and we’ve hit quite a few already.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

What I have found to work is that if I can access my emergency fund within 24-48 hours, it is ideal both in terms of easy accessibility and liquidity as well as inconvenient enough that I don’t get tempted to dip into it for something it really shouldn’t be used for. Who has that kind of money?