Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2012

I created our Family Balance Sheet years ago as a way for me to communicate the state of our finances to my husband. Column E = Monthly debt payment. Column H = Interest rate or finance charge. The third section is for our 2012 Financial Goals. How much do we want to reduce debt by? There are no surprises.

Finance 138

Finance Financial Goals Goals C&H 138

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. Update our Debt Freedom Plan to reflect lessons learned during this crisis.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? Think Again.

Fridays 187

Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? . ” A Blinkin presents Should I Buy A House?

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Despite 2012 being over, Invest It Wisely’s idea to fight the winter blues by giving to causes you believe in is a sure-fire way to ensure you’re on your way to a fantastic 2013. Having a hard time keeping your resolutions?

Emergency Fund 193

Emergency Fund Debt Student Fridays 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 3, 2012

My post, How to Network at Work and Increase Your Influence was included in the Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Money Cone as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #10 hosted by 20’s Finances as well as Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #31 hosted by 101 Centavos.

Personal Finance 100

Personal Finance Finance Green And Frugal Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. Household debt stood at $13,200,000,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2010 (according to a 2011 ‘‘Flow of Funds’’ report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. When a building in our town went into foreclosure in 2012, we considered the opportunity to own. Within a year after settlement, we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies.

Goals 100

Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

If you have a personal finance inspiring story where you have made a positive impact to your own Family Balance Sheet, then we want to hear it as part of my Inspiring Story series. Have you erased your debt? Graduated from college debt-free These are just a few ideas, but the stories are endless. The guidelines: 1.

Debt 138

Debt Personal Finance Finance Debt Free 138

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt?

Money 225

Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? ” Managing Debt. posted at Personal Finance Whiz , saying, “*No. Budgeting and Economics.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 25, 2012

Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. Credit Sesame is a 100% FREE personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. It is an easy way to monitor and manage your credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt.

Win 45

Win Finance Personal Finance Debt 45

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 2, 2012

Credit Sesame : Credit Sesame is a 100% FREE personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. Take charge of your finance’s in 2012! © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

Personal Finance 40

Personal Finance Debt Credit Cards Finance 40

For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. Contest ends July 31, 2012. What does Credit Sesame do?

Credit 61

Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 61

Finally Frugal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Here's a more organized update (and then I'll explain my dilemma): Here's where things stand now, in early-mid September 2012: Second Mortgage Debt: $31,400::::$25,176. Student Loan Debt: $61,762::::$29,318. Primary Mortgage Debt: $167,500::::$154,209. Student Loan Debt: $61,762::::$39,070.

Debt 45

Debt Student Taxes January 45

For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. Contest ends July 31, 2012. Free National Parks Entrance June 2012.

Credit 40

Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 30, 2012

Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. Contest ends July 31, 2012. What does Credit Sesame do?

Credit 40

Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 40

Finally Frugal

MAY 30, 2012

Though it is a tough road and my friends and family are still wondering if I'm nuts (I must admit I wonder myself as I go from job to job to job), I can finally see that I may actually be free of student loan debt in early 2013!! So for those of you out there who are in debt up to your eyeballs (or armpits, or belly button.

Debt 40

Debt Student TV shows Goals 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. The College Investor: Start Automatic Investing in 2012 – How you can automate your investing in 2012 the easy way.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2012

These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author’s main goals in life is spending less money on stuff and more money travelling. One of my personal goals in 2012 is to travel more. So they hop on a plane and spend a week or two in the sun, coming back to even more debt.

Travel 226

Travel Debt Finance Emergency Fund 226

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Welcome to the June 15, 2012 Edition #241 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. ” John presents Q1 2012 Credit Card Debt Study posted at Card Hub , saying, “The first quarter of 2012 indicates consumers are paying down credit card debt. A passive strategy will do better in the long run.

Money 124

Money 2012 June Credit Cards 124

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances. We had to sell it less than 3 years after buying it, and between that and the market timing (bought in 2009, sold in 2012), we were lucky to come out of the whole situation with our original mortgage paid off completely by the sale!

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Us personal finance bloggers like to encourage saving instead of spending remember. See Debt Run. The contest runs from December 10th to 28th 2012. Before we get to the entry form, lets give a shout out to all of the generous bloggers that have sponsored this giveaway: Modest Money. Outlier Model. Freedom Thirty Five.

Giveaway 279

Giveaway Christmas Rewards Thrifty 279