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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December. We’re ready for a big trip to celebrate our accomplishment and we are already planning one for over the holidays.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. Ryan from The Financial Student talks about Getting Rid of Student Loans. Some people find themselves buried under student loan debt with little chance of ever paying it off. Music to my ears!!

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

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. 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.

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