Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

On January 25, 2019, I started the Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. The First Assignment: The assignment that is due today was to create a total Christmas budget. That final number was how much you need to save each month from 2/25 – 11/25.

2019 100

2019 February Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

2019 100

2019 September Club August 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. March’s Assignments.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

2019 113

2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

2019 100

2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

2019 100

2019 October Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas May 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. My budget is $450. March Meeting.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. I felt like March was somewhat of a success. We ate out about 3-4 times in the month of March.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

I joined the crowd many years ago only to completely forget about my word by mid-March. 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. But 2019 was different.

Debt 130

Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

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. My Upromise strategy will help with our goal. Hello, 2020. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!

College 130

College Used 2020 Saving 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal is $100. On with the meeting.

April 100

April Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter. She is participating in an after-school running program that started in March. Have you joined the challenge?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12? Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. M – measurable.

Finance 130

Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. Our Savings: $67 a month or almost $800 a year. Our savings: $55 a month or $660 a year. For a glimpse at what I buy and what we eat, read How I Spent $425 in March. Our savings: $184 a month. We want to have our cake and eat it too. Gym Membership.

Grocery Spending 242

Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. Life, as we knew it came to a halt for so many of us in mid-March, and life going forward will forever be known as pre-pandemic or post-pandemic. We spent the next few years building our savings back up to the level we had prior to 2007. March 2020 arrived.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

percent as of March 27, 2024. Annual percentage rates (APRs) below are accurate as of March 28, 2024. The best ways to get a personal loan that suits your budget and goals are taking care of your financial health and shopping around to compare loan interest rates. Check with the lender for any updated details.

Debt 52

Debt Bank Banking Credit 52

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

With tuition payments and debt payments we spent about $60,395 between January 2012 and March 2014 when we became completely debt free with two bachelor’s and two master’s degrees between us. We found that we could save more than $100 every month just by going to an off brand. Who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt Free 243

Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. Or save money for a trip to Walt Disney World ? Today's topic is Money and Relationships.

Money 225

Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 17, 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 and I created our Debt Freedom Plan back in March.

Debt 100

Debt Finance Organic Organization 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 11, 2014

Back in March I wrote about my family’s Debt Freedom Plan. Today I am proud to say that we have completed our second step : Increase business emergency savings to a specific number. Over our 14 years in business, we have had to rely on our savings a few times to help cover expenses during tough months.

Debt 100

Debt Emergency Fund Financial Goals Motivation 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. 7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances.

Finance 100

Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It’s March 1, and I declare it Mindful March. We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting.

March 100

March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2012

March was pretty good to me…I was able to add $307.55 Starting January 2012, we set up an automatic withdraw to a new “vacation savings account” of $25 a week. Starting January 2012, we set up an automatic withdraw to a new “vacation savings account” of $25 a week. to our fund yay!!

March 86

March Disney Friends And Family Sale Vacation 86

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. For the last two years, I told anyone who would listen about us trying to make our goal of being totally debt free.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015. See you on Thursday, March 26. February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Life suddenly changed for most of us in March 2020 and this past year of the pandemic has reinforced how important an emergency fund is. According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. What helped us through that time was the money we had saved in our emergency account.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. His Financial Peace University teaches people how to make the right decisions regarding money and empowers them to achieve their financial goals. Bargain Briana.

Giveaway 94

Giveaway Package Financial Goals Debt 94

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I live in the Midwest with my fiancé (soon to be husband in March!), How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Our long-term goal is to retire in our 40s, and the first step is to pay off this mortgage (in addition to recommended retirement investing).

Friends And Family Sale 189

Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 189

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Ryan is a high school math teacher and also officiates college basketball (November thru March). I knew I was going to be a stay at home mom when we had kids and since we were both teachers, we simply could not afford for me to stay home, unless we got rid of something big in our budget. Budget – Obvious, I know.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

Just like Money Ning mentioned, we can splurge sometimes without it ruining our goals. We are on a saving path, one that has us debt free and retiring early. I don’t think any of our friends have any retirement money saved yet; some are even still in school. It just requires balance. Any tips to share? Wish me luck.

February 140

February Family March Finance 140

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? The Penny Hoarder : Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Usage – There are some money-saving ideas that you’ve no doubt heard a million times. Just how much money did that save me? Read away my friends. Turn off the lights.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

Try and control ‘wants’ spending and you’ll have more for saving. We’ve said it before but we’ll say it again – create your own budget so you always know how much money you have for spending on ‘wants’. When you have a goal like this, it is easier to stay on track with saving.

Money 213

Money Activism Credit Debt 213

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 30, 2015

Les March é s aux Puces. Your answers will guide your path to what can ultimately be one of the most incredible shopping days of your life, but if you can’t answer these questions, save your time (and euros) and check out another neighborhood or spend the afternoon sipping a bottle of rose. Heidi and her husband Jason.

Girls 49

Girls March Clothing and Accessories Jewelry 49

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2012, I'm holding a viral meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. My monthly goal is $100. March's Assignments.

February 100

February Club Christmas Goals 100