Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. If you haven’t already done so, NOW is the time to start mapping out and budgeting for summer. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. Budget your summer fun!

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

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JANUARY 3, 2012

On Christmas day, my husband and I spent 4 hours together traveling in a car to visit his family. We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. Our 2012 Financial Goals. We have set a goal date of July 2015 to pay off all of our debt.

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Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal is to be extremely intentional with our money, so we can put more toward our financial goals. Share in the comments.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

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JANUARY 26, 2016

You can only cut so much from a budget, so to fill in our shortfall, we’ll need to also earn extra income by growing our small business and growing my blog income. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget. Restaurants are a budget buster for us, so I’ll need to be extra diligent at this.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. Today’s assignment: List your SMART financial goals.

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Financial Goals Goals Finance Organic 113

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JUNE 8, 2018

During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. When people hear the word budget, they think “restriction” and “no fun”, but honestly that couldn’t be further from the truth. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Creating a family vital information binder is an important project that you should add to your urgent to-do list. This binder stores ALL of your financial information in one location. I am my family’s office manager. In fact, it was one of my 2020 financial goals. IT WAS TIME WELL SPENT! Bank accounts.

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Family Financial Goals 2020 Insurance 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. It was still delicious and my family gobbled it up.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. What did you make this week that your family enjoyed? I’m always looking for new recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. What did you make this week that your family enjoyed?

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. What did you make this week that your family enjoyed?

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I still plan out our meals weekly, but I need a menu that is low maintenance, but still appealing to my family.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Learn Vest is offering a 10-day email program that will give you daily to-dos to achieve your financial goals. Create a budget that you can actually stick to. Dream big and set financial goals you can achieve. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Discover where you're really spending.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.15.17

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Also, my family has not been wowed by the recipes so far. Do you have an Instant Pot?

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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OCTOBER 16, 2017

Family Balance Sheet , the website, turns 9 in October 2017, but Family Balance Sheet, the spreadsheet, turns 14. The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. October is a big month for me. I met my husband in October.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. My family loved it, but I want to figure out a way to make it without processed soups.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

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JANUARY 2, 2021

After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals. Cautiously, we’re turning our attention back to our savings goals. 2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Do you keep your family in a survival mode? Why You Should Conduct a Financial Analysis. Arranging a family financial analysis is very important to long term financial success. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you….

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Chapter 17 in this book is titled, “Why not run the family office?” ” Stanley wrote about Susan, a wife and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. She treated her role like a job and helped her family achieve financial independence.

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Office Money Family Finance 182

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. It will help you achieve your financial goals faster.

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Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. The post How We Frugal-ed in August 2022 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. financial goals. Not enough cash flowing in?

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Finance Organic Organization Financial Goals 113

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JULY 9, 2014

We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. Last summer my husband started volunteering at the Y in exchange for a free family membership and now we have all of the benefits of the gym, but not the monthly fee. And his hours at the Y fit into his and our family’s schedule well. Gym Membership.

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Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

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OCTOBER 18, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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 1: Create Your Own Family Balance Sheet.

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Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 124

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MAY 5, 2014

We used to go out to dinner every Friday night, but we’ve put a stop to that treat as we work through some of our financial goals. But I still want to make our Friday dinner IN a fun, yet inexpensive family night. Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish'

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Homemade Pizza Main Dishes Financial Goals 222

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 11, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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 1: Create Your Own Family Balance Sheet.

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Finance Organic Organization Financial Goals 100

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JANUARY 4, 2016

This year, we took a long break over the holidays to travel to see friends and family, so today has been a shock to my system. We have new financial goals for this year. While we made considerable headway in 2015 with reducing our debts, we missed our goal of paying off a loan by the end of the year.

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2016 Money Financial Goals Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

As health has become a more frequent topic of discussion among friends and family in recent years, I have become more aware that sweet potatoes are healthier for you than regular potatoes. Sharing a large watermelon with friends and family is a great way to spend quality time together and stay healthy. How about you? . TAKEAWAY .

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Budgeting Budget Finance Desserts 213

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Designate a Family Office Manager. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. But I also want to be the Family Office Manager (FOM). The Family Office Manager might track spending, reconcile and manage the accounts, pay the bills on time, and update the Family Balance Sheet. In my house, it's me.

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

It was my goal to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family by the end of the month. And I think I achieved my goal, but I’ll be honest, towards the end of the month I was ready to talk/write/read about other topics. Day 1: Create Your Own Family Balance Sheet. Day 30: Grocery Budget Challenge.

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OCTOBER 21, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. Refer to your Financial Goals OFTEN.

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Finance Financial Goals Organic Organization 100

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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. My mother hosted her side of the family. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal.

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