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Making A List, Checking It Twice | Planning for Christmas

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Back in June I wished you all a Merry 6 Months Until Christmas and now we are down to 6 weeks. I don't remember why we waited so long, but we took on a house renovation project in December and planning for that threw me for a loop. Have you started or maybe finished your holiday shopping? Can you believe it? Thanks for reading.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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1st Update in June 2014. 3 – Cash flow necessary business expenses and renovations. We’re ready for a big trip to celebrate our accomplishment and we are already planning one for over the holidays. Updates on our Debt Freedom Plan over the years: Our Original Debt Freedom Plan – written in March 2014.

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

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For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need. To get started, gather the following: pencil. lined paper. calculator.

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