Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

But how can you learn to use those negative experiences, and teach your children to do so as well to benefit your financial health? Set new financial goals for yourself. Avoid These Financial Mistakes with Your Kids Reasons to Avoid Debt in 2014 Do You Use Skills Learned in Childhood? Challenge yourself.

Debt 167

Debt College Student Money 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

One of the most recent survey’s available reported: “Average expenditures per consumer unit1 for July 2014 through June 2015 were up 5.9 percent compared with the July 2013 through June 2014 midyear average, the U.S. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey.

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Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. We made some head way in 2014 but we have a LOOOOONNNNNGGGG way to go. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. And 2015 is no different.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

We didn’t attend FPU until February 2014, and three weeks later we paid off our last debt. What are your financial goals now? Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We started listening to Dave Ramsey and followed his baby steps pretty closely. To pay off our home early.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

So often, we don’t dream about our financial goals, because we are so entrenched in our challenges. Save a Home Emergency Fund – Dave suggests starting at $1000, however, being self-employed, ours was much higher, but nowhere near 3-6 months of expenses. Increase business emergency savings. Cash flow necessary business expenses.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

With tuition payments and debt payments we spent about $60,395 between January 2012 and March 2014 when we became completely debt free with two bachelor’s and two master’s degrees between us. What are your financial goals now? Currently our goal is to max out both of our Roth IRA accounts each year.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

We agree on what happens to our extra cash and discuss weekly our goals for saving and investing as well as any big ticket purchases on the horizon. I had a client engagement in Las Vegas in March 2014. What are your financial goals now? How did you celebrate when you became debt free? It was an awesome celebration.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

So, maybe around 2014? A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? My personal best frugal win was marrying a guy who can and will fix almost anything.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 179