Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. The point of the starter emergency fund is to get you through until you pay off your non-mortgage debts, at which point, you build a more extensive fund. We celebrated both occasions with a family cruise that we paid for with cash.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2014

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.

Emergency Fund 218

Emergency Fund Debt Bills Money 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I have been known to skip out on occasions and events for the sake of saving my precious pennies. I think about FinCon for example, the conference for personal finance bloggers I attended last weekend in New Orleans. For me, that means no clipping coupons. Opportunity. Money Tips'

Saving Money 173

Saving Money Money Giving Public Transit 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

They provided Christmas and birthday toys and on occasion provided direct financial aid. I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. Why are we boomers more involved?

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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Discount 40

Discount Finds Codes Used 40

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Start Putting Money Away There are many doctrines to this; some say you should put away 20% of your income, others say more, and many still say you should start small and build the rhythm up. If you are like me, you like gifting your loved ones on special occasions, but buying all those gifts can put a real dent in your finances.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52