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Cookee34

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Staying on financial course
« on: April 01, 2017, 08:36:14 pm »
Often times, I set goals. You know-3 mo, 6 mo, 9 mo, 1 yr, 5 yr, & 10 yr. Marriage was something that happened and then I have been trying to stay the course for the last 1 1/2 yrs. Don't get me wrong, I have been fortunate to marry s/o who understood I have goals. The issue has been staying the course and incorporating a new person in my plans. The financial aspect is the one where the impact is noted the most. Taking our combined incomes and expressing that in order to get where we are going in life, we have to sacrifice. Date night still happens, and I am grateful he sees that we are more at ease knowing that we incorporate a night on the town, without adversely impacting where we are going. The ultimate point is that in order to better our credit scores so we can get the house we want, not what is offered because it 'fits our credit profile' is to stay on course. Does it hurt at times? Yes. Is it worth it? Definitely.

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Re: Staying on financial course
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2017, 10:18:17 am »
marriage really messed up me financially --i had a plan and was sticking to it till him ! he ruined my credit and cleaned me out ! i am finally get back on my feet and after the divorce and doing good again and i have a plan set up in buying a house then and new vehicle and then take a much needed vacation !

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Re: Staying on financial course
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2017, 01:27:04 pm »
Not every  couple experience the same problem, some are very prudent in their  spending....Do not put everyone in the same boat....

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Re: Staying on financial course
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2017, 08:27:34 pm »
your on the right track setting goals  :thumbsup: good luck with your relationship buddy  8) :peace:

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Re: Staying on financial course
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2017, 03:45:03 pm »
I wised up saving my money as i got older.My wife still mis-manages it and i have an older son that i need to censor myself now that lives with us!

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Re: Staying on financial course
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2017, 03:25:04 pm »
Since becoming more aggressive in paying off my two remaining student loans, I have also become more aware (and dedicated toward) of saving funds for emergencies and retirement. Thus far, I am doing remarkably well, and hope to continue with the habit.

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