Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Stressed out, we ventured into Dave Ramsey’s online Financial Peace University home course for help. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We agreed that credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? We thought we were doing really well.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

We also continued using debit and credit cards (paid in full multiple times per month) for the convenience of tracking our expenses online. We have never carried credit card debt during our marriage, so we felt comfortable that it wouldn’t be a temptation. After we got out of debt, we did pay cash for a used car.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. Renting, not having super nice furniture or cars, having mismatched dishes and bedding. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

Was it the time you were able to save up and pay for something, or the time the re-possessor came around and took that car back? But how can you learn to use those negative experiences, and teach your children to do so as well to benefit your financial health? Set new financial goals for yourself. Challenge yourself.

Debt 167

Debt College Student Money 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. Philip Taylor from PT Money Personal Finance presents The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards–June 2011.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt. But I would say the breaking point came in June of 2011 when I was in a car wreck. What are your financial goals now? We are what some might call homesteaders, we raise our own chickens and garden. What kind of debt was it?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

We paid off the remainder of our mortgage, which was about $150,000, as well as some law school loans, and a car loan. We thankfully have always been good about paying off our credit cards each month. What are your financial goals now? What inspired you to get debt free? Was there a particular event?

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Finds Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. What are your financial goals now? We plan to be financially free by 40. I have a passion to help people take control of their finances so that they can live the life they want to have. How much debt did you pay off?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finance Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. What are your financial goals now? Even if all you do at first is throw the credit card away you at least will no longer go into anymore debt!! What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? Total, we paid off $175K in 2 years!!

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We also had four credit cards, two lines of credit, and a car loan. What are your financial goals now? After that, we’ll be saving up and paying cash for a “new to us” car as both of our vehicles are getting up there in mileage. We owed money to just about everybody.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

We rarely use a credit card and if we do, we pay it off right away. If we want to buy a car, we save and pay cash. What are your financial goals now? You may need to downsize, sell a car if you have more than one, simplify. The money that we used to spend on debt now goes into savings. Give to others.

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

” Jason presents Why We Didn’t Sell Our Car on Craigslist posted at Work Save Live , saying, “Last week I detailed why we considered buying a car through CarMax, and I wanted to do a follow-up on a service of theirs that we actually used. posted at The Financial Blogger , saying, “The online income for May.

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. How much debt did you pay off?

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. cars, and finally our student loans. What are your financial goals now? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. The biggest. We usually.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. My car was parked right outside, so it was hit with several of the bullets. I knew then, that no matter what it took, I had to dig myself out of this financial situation and move.

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17 When I did this I ended cutting my cable bill in half, rewrote my car and house insurance saving me $300 per year, stopped the coffee runs, and just about eliminated my dry cleaning bill. What are your financial goals now? How much debt did you pay off?

Debt 100

Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

But there’s one key difference: You use the cash from the equity you’ve built in your home to repay other non-mortgage debt, like credit card balances. Streamline refinance Caret Down A streamline refinance accelerates the process for borrowers by eliminating some refinance requirements, such as a credit check or appraisal.

Refinancing 52

Refinancing Work Debt Financial Goals 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Funancials: Lesser Known Credit Card Perks – Most people are aware of the advantages to using a credit card. However, we will often look at the overall goal and become intimidated…Find out how to overcome this tendency and accomplish your goals! Mom’s Plans: I Want to Move!

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I ran the numbers.

Green And Frugal 176

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here’s why: It leaves you with more disposable income It gives you greater peace of mind It makes it easier for you to invest the extra cash When you don’t have crushing credit card debt to worry about, you can plan your finances better, invest more, and spend the excess cash on better insurance policies for yourself and your family.

Money 52

Money Insurance Debt Bulk 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

The year end review stage is also a great time to order a free credit report for yourself to review any potential errors on it and get them wiped away before the year progresses. Set Monthly Money Goals. Do a review of your finances this month to set monthly financial goals for yourself and your family. Re-Do Your Budget.

Goals 100

Goals Financial Goals New Year's Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. What are your financial goals now? Right now, the main goal is to finish saving up all the money my husband needs to finish school, which should be done later this year. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

110,000 was our mortgage and $8,000 was my car. The first week after our Honeymoon, Ryan paid off the remaining debt on my car. He does not do car payments. And this is just on a mortgage, not including any credit card or student loan debt. At least evaluate your car situation if you have payments.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). What are your financial goals now?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235