Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. What inspired you to get debt free? The budget is key. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In highly affluent circles, a family office is a private wealth management firm that manages the finances and investments for the ultra-wealthy and their families. Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. 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. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

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. 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. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2014

One the inevitable things that we spoke about during our session was finances. Specifically how we are planning on dealing with money as a couple and how that differs from how we deal with money as individuals. If you know that each member of the couple gets a $300/month allowance, then the discretionary budget is $600/month.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

We aren’t stressed per say but there have been numerous detours and extras to deal with this week at work and personally. 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? Think Again.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. I hope to show you how to use debt wisely. There are lots of ways to get into to debt.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Here are some of the most common applications.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. We ended up buying a house from a relative, which put us in even more debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Dave Ramsey is a financial coach, best-selling author, and speaker whose message of “cash is king and debt is dumb” is unrelenting. Many years ago, I read his book, The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, to help us deal with the shock of going to one income when I left my corporate job. I love that about him.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. ” Managing Debt. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 5, 2012

This is a free budgeting resource and it is truly fabulous. It only takes a few minutes and by doing this Mint can pull in your balances, purchases and stock trades and give you a complete picture of your finances. I think you’ll actually have fun budgeting with this tool. You'll find even more deals and steals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Without clear knowledge of your finances you will not be able to make an informed decision regarding whether taking out a loan is necessary and sensible. If you’re seeking a debt consolidation loan for existing debts, try to find a provider that can give you a longer repayment period, which will reduce the amount of your monthly repayments.

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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. Deal with it. So, how did you do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2014

After realizing a financial mistake, like miscalculating a debt or failing to plan for a bill, and then beating yourself up on top of that financial stress, you’ll probably want to do something to make yourself feel better. Negative thoughts and attacks are hard to deal with. Placating Through Spending. Plan Your Next Step.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

Personal Finance around the web: Festival of Frugality at Cash Money Life. How to Take Control of Your Finances in 2011 at Get Rich Slowly. Deals From Around the Web: Join Zulily for Daily Deals for Moms, Kids and Babies. I did get a little web reading done and my babe is feeling much better. Lots of great posts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Reducing Debt.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Create a housing budget The purchase price and down payment aren’t the whole picture. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 10, 2012

If your New Year’s Resolution is to get your finances in check, you’ll want to check out the deal today from Mamasource. Dave’s Budgeting Software. My husband and I have never had debt other than our cars and house but still have found Dave’s approach very helpful. The Money Answer Book.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 1, 2013

I don’t have a daughter but I am a woman and in my line of work as an attorney I deal with primarily women in my practice so I feel like this topic is an important one. I think about my own family where my mother handled all of the finances (as I do now in my family) and how there are a lot of families that are not like this.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Taking it now or in the summer is not a huge deal. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Reducing Debt.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Create a budget. One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score. Paying Off Debt. Depending on the amount of debt and the different interest rates, the savings could add up.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. Don’t forget to connect on the Saving Cents with Sense Facebook page for more deals and fun conversation! Read more on my Disclosure page.

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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. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

The steps may vary depending on whether you’re looking for debt consolidation loans , home improvement loans, medical loans or wedding loans. Personal loan qualification requirements Your credit score , income and debt are usually evaluated by personal loan lenders to see if you qualify.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2011

The internet works great for things like insurance management, loan and finance management, as well as goods for the home. Allow for change: Just because you got a certain deal a year ago on a phone plan doesn’t mean there isn’t a better deal available now. One of my favourite sites is Amazon.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. can be downright overwhelming.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan. ” So are you ready to start a budget?

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 18, 2012

Most people will include a resolution about their finances in their list of goals for the year. Some of the most common resolutions is to save more money, spend less money, or pay off credit card debt. Make Them a Habit. Clipping Coupons. There are some sites that offer savings in other ways as well.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

billion on the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's Best Places for Valentine’s Day. 36% people say that going out to dinner on Valentine’s Day is a bad deal. V-Day Debt Is Worth It for Some People. Dinner May Be Too Expensive. Financial Infidelity Hurts.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

This increases your mortgage debt but gives you money that you can invest or use to fund a goal, like a home improvement project. Debt consolidation refinance Caret Down Like cash-out refinances, debt consolidation refinances give you cash. You could lower your mortgage payment and create more space in your monthly budget.

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