Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. 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. But the truth is, we have the money.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Save over time to build the funds you will need for the renovations you want. They probably use local guys anyway and you can find those yourself with a bit of time and research. What have you done to get your home remodel projects done within budget?

Renovation 189

Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

Currently, we have about 3 months salary saved, but we are self-employed and should have a six month security net. Start a Car Replacement Savings Account. Start College Savings Accounts for our Girls. Our oldest daughter is in Kindergarten and we have not started to save for her higher education.

Financial Goals 127

Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2012

Starting January 2012, we set up an automatic withdraw to a new “vacation savings account” of $25 a week. But since our trips also include visiting my family for a week or so, we always spend more than what we’ve budgeted. Pinecone Research = $12. Sureys = (it was a down month). See my review HERE.

March 86

March Disney Friends And Family Sale Vacation 86

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. 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. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. 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. Save for a camper upgrade. This will take us most of the year.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For example, someone close to retirement with a healthy nest egg will likely have a very different investment plan than someone just starting out in their career with no savings. In the video below, learn more about how investing harnesses the power of compound interest, and differs from saving. a home down payment or a wedding).

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Bank Banking Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2014

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. To begin, gather all of your recent bills, receipts, checking & savings account statement, and/or credit card statements. This exercise is NOT your budget.

Finance 113

Finance Money Organic Organization 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

We scrambled to research new plans, but after 11 years with the same company we were out of the loop regarding the insurance landscape at that time. That was a hit to our budget, but we reworked our numbers to find the funds and make it fit. As you can see we saved significantly in 2017 with Medi-Share on our monthly payment.

Health Insurance 113

Health Insurance Insurance 2017 Bills 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Consider it insurance and don’t fret that it’s only earning measly interest in a savings account. As far as other loans go, do some research or consult a financial advisor about whether you have the best deal available. You’ll save money in interest and reduce your liability if times get tough. I’m sure everyone.

Emergency Fund 222

Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 17, 2017

The new monthly payment would have left us ‘insurance poor’ On top of that bombshell discovery, we realized the insurance plans that were being offered to us were NOT compatible with a health savings account, a tax deductible savings vehicle offered to those with high deductible health plans.

Health Insurance 164

Health Insurance Insurance Health Bills 164