Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. We want to assist them in financing their college years and we needed to make some progress.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
“The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” Munger so aptly puts it, learning how to save money fast is an education in and of itself. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 22, 2013
Encourage your kids to save money if they want to buy something they like and to not spend more than their budget allows. Although a car or college tuition may be the immediate expenses your kid is saving up for, it’s never too late to plan and prepare for a house down payment or retirement either. Saving and Investing Early.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. using what they already have. deciding between needs and wants. Get Rewarded.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Financing big events Consumers with a pricey event like a wedding , a honeymoon or a vacation often take out personal loans to fill the gaps in their budget. Investing in yourself Personal loans can be used for some educational purchases, such as pursuing a workplace certification or attending a career-boosting seminar.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Paying for college: You may find lenders who advocate paying college tuition via home equity, but this is a risky move. This might make it easier for you to budget for and pay each month. While both of those kinds of big expenses can be fun, they are not reasons to hock your home.
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