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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

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. That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year.

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Our 2019 Financial Goal

Family Balance Sheet

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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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There is and has been a swirling cloud of controversy surrounding whether or not parents should reward their children for earning good grades in school. To me, it is normal and natural for a parent to want their child to do well – in school and in life. I believe that smart parents find ways to reward behavior they want to encourage.

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Best Planners for Meeting Your Goals in 2020

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It’s undated so even if you pick it up in an odd month, you can fill in the correct dates for the month you’re in. As a professional, you might want a planner to keep track of your meetings, tasks, and goals. With dozens of useful stickers, you can track your week ahead in the planner. Professionals.

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8 Ways to Reach Your Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We often approach goals as a chance to change. Setting a goal is our chance to finally save that money, lose that weight, or exercise more. Having a new goal is great in the beginning because there is nothing like the feelings of excitement of finally making a positive change in your life. Remember, every bit counts.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. Good for you guys.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card.

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