Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year. I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. Also that year, I wanted to create an In Case of Emergency (ICE) binder for my family.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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JUNE 25, 2019

Summer is the perfect time to go on a family vacation. After all, the weather is nice, the days are long, and the kids have off from school. But budgeting for your vacation can take a lot out of you. Planning ahead can help you set and stick to a vacation budget without skimping on the fun.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. worth of debt.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. We’re converting our basement to a family room area and the original family room (in the pic above) is becoming a home office. I talk a lot about debt freedom and that is still a goal of ours, and our Debt Freedom Plan will be adjusted.

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 17, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. For years, my husband and I didn’t consider OUR debts to be wrong.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

years with no car (and two small kids!). I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. We lived for 2.5 The freedom was amazing.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. Tell us about you and your family. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. I live in Lindstrom MN with our 4 awesome kids, 1 handsome husband, 2 naughty dogs and 1 ugly mortgage. Where are you from?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga.

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JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Neither my husband nor I have been to Europe so this was a big deal and we were very excited to be able to take our kids on such a trip. Any money I earn from Ibotta goes back into my grocery budget. Whew, got all of that!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

This is our very last non-mortgage loan and we send an extra payment every month as part of our Debt Freedom Plan. We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. I’ll apply that money to the debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I left university, as so many do, with a fair chunk of debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Our main financial goal in 2015 is to pay down our non-mortgage debt. I have scrutinized our budget tirelessly and I really feel like there’s nothing more to cut, so my focus is turning to finding money to put towards debt. In January, I found $370 to put towards our debt: 1. Where can we find extra money?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Tell us about you and your family. He now works as an architect, and I do some freelance from home now that we have kids. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Tell us about you and your family. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

As God is my witness, it WILL be the year that we pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt. At the time, we had 4 business loans and 1 student loan that were weighing on us, so we created our Debt Freedom Plan. Apply any Found Money to Debt. I’ll apply that money to the debt. 2016 will be THE year. Home Projects.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. This series was written based on my family’s experiences.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. I have 11 kids, ages 9-29, and two cats. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I want my family to have what they need and be comfortable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. The only debt we had was a mortgage – however when we first got married we were stupid and bought a Mercedes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2013

So, if you’re someone who is contemplating having a child, it is definitely a responsible question to ask yourself “Am I financially ready to have kids?” ” Before you answer, here are five other questions to ponder that will help to provide you with the clarity that you seek: How Much Debt Do I Have? .

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. What would our family think when they realize we are broke? We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract. He and his wife paid off $52,000 in just 7 months.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Again, you’re not alone with this problem.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. How much debt did you pay off?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. And once your kids have moved beyond the walking and talking phase, it gets a little more interesting. Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. We strive to be a pretty active family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

Like I state on my About page , I was in debt and living a life that didn’t satisfy me. Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels. Create a Budget If you don’t have an up-to-date budget, create one. This shows that the problem is really widespread.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Designate a Family Office Manager. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. But I also want to be the Family Office Manager (FOM). In my house, it's me.

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