Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE! I have been using it ever since. Emergency Savings = Last Resort. Cash is King.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

Today, we feel fortunate that our business has survived and we’re extremely grateful that we spent prior years focused on our Debt Freedom Plan. With our non-mortgage debt out of the picture, we could focus on keeping our business and budget afloat in 2020 and not worry about making debt payments. 2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Unfortunately, navigating the financial world wasn’t on their list of life lessons to impart, leaving you to figure it out by yourself once you’re out on your own. It’s still a tough economy, but these smart financial decisions help you stay ahead of the financial troubles that your peers face. Tackle Student Loans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Less transport movements mean less carbon emissions and you’ll be supporting the local economy too. Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. There’s a lot of discussion about the etiquette of re-giving an unwanted gift. Done tactfully and with care, re?gifting Plus, green. This is.

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Green Christmas Recycle Recycled 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

Ever since we stumbled past the Fiscal Cliff and the budget crisis, the stock market has been rising like a hot air balloon in an updraft (at least as of the time this post was written at the end of March 2013). Is the economy really recovering or will our jobs (assuming we have one) once again disappear? So, who do you believe?

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Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card Our pick for: Alaska Airlines If you’re a committed Alaska Airlines flyer, or you travel enough on the West Coast that you could become one, the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card is very nearly a must-have. You should therefore use these values as a baseline for your own redemptions. Terms apply.

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Airline Credit Cards Credit February 52