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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

Family Balance Sheet

Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ballenger was another teacher who lived frugally but well (often traveling around the world). You have to stay healthy and motivated for many years to grow a money tree. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Florence Ballenger. Gladys Holm. Start by taking care of yourself .

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.