I remember the days early in our marriage when we would eat out several nights a week, go to movies frequently, and pretty much buy what we wanted. Not enough money? Just charge it. Those seemingly carefree days caught up to us quickly. Now, two kids, fifteen years and a mortgage later, we are still paying for those costly mistakes.
After the birth of our second son four years ago, our church offered Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. It totally changed our way of thinking about money. We have worked very hard and have had a lot of obstacles but in about a year we will be debt free, except for our home.
We have a goal. When we can afford to live on one income and have significant savings, we want to move to the Seattle area. We lived there in those carefree days when we were first married. We want to return to our first home together, but this time much wiser. This time we will be debt free.
In the next few posts, I am going to be discussing some of the things we have done to trim our budget and earn more. It has not been easy, and we still have a way to go. It has been a long journey but we're almost there. Please post comments about creative money saving techniques and thrifty living tips so we can share the journey!
After the birth of our second son four years ago, our church offered Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. It totally changed our way of thinking about money. We have worked very hard and have had a lot of obstacles but in about a year we will be debt free, except for our home.
We have a goal. When we can afford to live on one income and have significant savings, we want to move to the Seattle area. We lived there in those carefree days when we were first married. We want to return to our first home together, but this time much wiser. This time we will be debt free.
In the next few posts, I am going to be discussing some of the things we have done to trim our budget and earn more. It has not been easy, and we still have a way to go. It has been a long journey but we're almost there. Please post comments about creative money saving techniques and thrifty living tips so we can share the journey!
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