Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 24, 2021
Not sure how to budget for your once-a-year bills? They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! But let me show you how to budget (and pay) for yearly bills with a strategy I’ve used for years. Action Steps to Budget and Pay for Yearly Bills: 1.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Despite having a strict family budget , some members of my beautiful family still try to find sneaky ways to spend more than is allocated to them at any given time. Of course, budgeting isn’t all about sucking the fun out of everyone’s existence and putting family life on hold. That’s nowhere near enough!
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2013
Lack of An Emergency Fund . One of the most common disastrous finance mistakes is not having any sort of financial back-up for emergencies. Experts recommend an emergency fund of at least six month’s salary as essential, especially if you are struggling to make ends meet. Not a bad buffer for difficult times!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 30, 2012
Not Having a Budget I know, you’ve heard it all before but have you taken action on this one yet? A budget provides you with a financial roadmap to get to where you want to be in life. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2011
Tom Drake from Canadian Finance Blog clarifies our Understanding of Term Life Insurance. This doesn’t mean you will always live with a cash budget, although you certainly could. Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund. Being prepared financially is a must for a healthy budget.
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