Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. 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. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. 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. Day 10: Create a Personal Escrow Fund. Day 13: Create an Emergency Fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

One of the hardest things to stick to is a budget. I don’t like budgets myself, and actually refer to what I do with my money as a “ spending plan.” ” But budget or spending plan, the reality is that it can be hard to stick to your money commitments when something else comes along. must be paid.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. My family’s finances have also been affected. Our emergency fund. I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. Everything changed.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

On October 1, I embarked on a month long series, 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. During the series, we talked 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. Day 3: I took 4 days off due to an unexpected family emergency.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

That inspired me to be intentional with my finances and to follow Dave’s six steps. Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. Look over your current budget. In those meetings, one of the things we discuss is finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. At times the plan felt intimidating, but it also changed the direction of our finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Ken from Spruce Up Your Finances asks Need A Down Payment For Your House? Bob from Christian Finances asks Is it time to go on a cash diet?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. 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. Every month, we set aside money in our budget to cover our basic car maintenance. Budget Financial Organization'

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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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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Source : freepik.com Managing finances can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming endeavor. Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. Emergencies do happen, so it's essential to have a savings cushion to fall back on when unexpected expenses pop up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. So let’s look at the most common personal finance mistakes and what you can do to prevent or fix them. Lack of An Emergency Fund .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2014

Despite our intertwined lives financially, we hadn’t combined finances up until recently. I have never liked the principle of an allowance (it seems too child/parent and not like something a couple who is working together on their finances would partake in), but it may make the most sense. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Working to build your emergency fund? Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Finalizing your 2013 goals?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! ” I hear you.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

You are one emergency short of losing track of your finances. Advantages of Saving Despite Debts Building an Emergency Fund Building an emergency savings fund is the top reason to make saving a priority over paying down debt. This means you earn more than if you were to source for funds from a third party.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. Not Having a Budget I know, you’ve heard it all before but have you taken action on this one yet?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2014

When it comes to emergencies, it’s not so much a question of if, but rather, when. So build up the emergency fund now, so that the when doesn’t catch you before you’re ready for it. Emergency or otherwise, unexpected expenses arise all the time. They can come in the form of a health scare a home repair or otherwise.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I’m not much into budgeting. It’s true that what I do with money technically amounts to a budgeting technique, but the idea of a traditional budget has never appealed to me. It’s a lot like a budget, and many people have told me they think that it’s a budget. Let’s consult the budget.

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Emergency Fund Budgeting Budget Psychology 202

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Determining affordability requires balancing your vehicle needs and budget. How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. For some buyers, financing a vehicle may make sense when balanced as a part of their larger financial picture.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

After reading Dave Ramsey’s book, The Total Money Makeover , I realized that we were spreading ourselves too thin and our finances were not as great as I thought they were. What do you value most in life, and what are you ok with temporarily cutting out of your budget? 2 – Create your Debt Freedom Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Another word for that roadmap is a budget. Not only does the budget need to account for all of your regular life expenses but it should also include line items for your big and small goals. Once you’ve figured out how much you need total, find a way to break it down and include a monthly savings target in the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Are you having a hard time controlling your finances? Many parents are finding it hard to control their finances and stretch their wallet these days more than ever. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. rise up during emergencies or unexpected occurrences.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. Create a Budget If you don’t have an up-to-date budget, create one. If your budget doesn’t have a savings amount, put one in.

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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. Better to refinance and sink those funds into the treasury market! Do you review your finances monthly?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Try adjusting the terms, loan types or rate until you find a debt consolidation plan that fits your goals and budget. Try adjusting the terms, loan types or rate until you find a debt consolidation plan that fits your goals and budget. Some agencies may work for low or no cost if you’re struggling with your finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 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. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? I’m a geek, he’s not.

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt. I wasn’t doing anything wrong back then; my family lived within our means, we had an emergency fund, and we were saving for retirement and our son’s college costs.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2014

If you’ve amassed a pile of consumer debt, create a budget and see where you can cut back. If you’ve been hit with some unexpected bills, create a payment plan and start building an emergency fund for future occasions. Thinking negative, self-deprecating thoughts won’t help your situation or improve your finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Each month when they do their budget, they update their chart. Related Reading: Check out Deacon’s free Starter Budget Form. Then create a plan to get there.

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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. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. strict budget. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. More diligence with finances brought in more income producing opportunities for us. So I work the budget and spreadsheets. I am the nerd.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

That was the month I didn’t know if we had enough funds to cover our expenses. Thankfully, we have worked through those trials and the experience actually made a positive impact on our finances. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget. I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2012

I read a lot of finance blogs. You might say I’m a finance blog junkie. I’m half expecting all my friends and family to show up at my house and have an intervention, in an attempt to get my love of finance blogs under control. Like, a lot. I need my fix, each and every day.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I wasn’t comfortable keeping only $1,000 in an emergency fund with two little ones and just one income, so we didn’t follow that part of his plan. Dave’s zero-based budget and Debt snowball concept were critical to getting us on the path to paying off our debt fast. Then commit to taking one small first step.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

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! The first thing we did was to review our spending and create a budget. Once we did our budget, we found that we could put all of that money that once disappeared towards our debt.

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