Budgeting in my mortgage Above all else

My paycheck as soon as it hits my account? Immediately to the mortgage. I have my mortgage set up to get paid every two weeks so that I can pay down the interest faster and pay more on principal. Every two weeks my paycheck disappears more or less. #moneyhabits #lemon8challenge #moneyhacks#loans #budgeting

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