Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Celebrate debt freedom with a big family trip to Hawaii or Paris.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Debt Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? I explain exactly how to create a Wants and Needs list in my book. More book info below.). What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I have been sharing my passion for simple living on GrowingSlower.com since 2011, and I now have added the Real Mom’s Guide series of books and courses to further encourage my readers! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

We wanted to be free to give as much as we could… and to never have to worry about bills. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We both were on board with the debt-free goal.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? I did read about the Dave Ramsey method, however, I knew that for us, it would take something more extreme than cutting expenses and putting that money towards our debt. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I also find that setting goals makes a difference. We wrote down a list of our current expenses, our current goals, and where we are at. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. Canadian Finance Blog tells us why living debt free doesn’t help our credit score.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113