Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much. Post-coronavirus, not so much!

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

However, this isn’t always the case. While a higher income can certainly help you get your feet back under you, ultimately it doesn’t matter how high your income is if you don’t manage your money appropriately and live within your means. We make plenty!” Higher Income = Lifestyle Inflation.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The lone window that sticks so bad you can’t open it; the zipper that doesn’t quite close right; the lights that sometimes go on and sometimes don’t or the burner on the stove that just won’t light. How much do you tolerate to save money? There are things you shouldn’t let go bad.

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. Jay Jensen.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

That was the month I didn’t know if we had enough funds to cover our expenses. I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy. We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. Make it a Necessities Only Year. Guidelines for 2016: 1.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. I don’t want to wait years. Tantrum aside, it’s still going to take years, but there is room for us to make some considerable progress in 2015. I’ve joined over 40 other bloggers to help us all make 2015 the best year ever!

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. We don’t travel extensively, but we do like to get away.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113