In an era where many families require two working parents to make ends meet, being mortgage-free has provided us with the possibility of moving to a single-income family.
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We nearly doubled our original budget and, as a result, burned through most of our emergency fund. Using your emergency fund to pay for a new kitchen is not recommended, but it is what it is.
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We achieved our goal of giving away 10 percent for the first time in 2018 and have been able to give away roughly the same amount over the past several years.
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We often look for lodging and entertainment deals to minimize travel costs. Finally, when the kids get older, we plan to explore more elaborate travel opportunities out of the country.
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Becoming debt-free is much less about what makes the most sense on paper and its impact on our lives.
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