Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. Many are thinking outside the box.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

We met in college and currently both feel drawn toward higher education. While we currently live in Oregon, in a few weeks we will be moving to western New York to both start new careers in higher education. The first step in this diligence was paying off debt. Jon and I have been married for three years.

Debt Free 243

Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. And as you’ll see below, we also added a few more steps that he probably wouldn’t suggest or approve of, but there’s a reason why this is called personal finance. Start college funds for our two girls.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms.

Debt 52

Debt Credit Cards Credit College Tuition 52

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

While the forecast doesn’t call for massive savings — for HE loans, anyway — any reduction in borrowing costs saves prospective borrowers some cash, and encourages them to turn to this financing tool. Paying for college: You may find lenders who advocate paying college tuition via home equity, but this is a risky move.

Home 52

Home Debt Credit Cards Credit 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Ryan is a high school math teacher and also officiates college basketball (November thru March). We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What inspired you to get debt free?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100