Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. A student loan? We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. We thought we were doing really well.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

I turned 50 …I know, I know, I don’t look a day over 30, because 50 is the new 30… …anyway, on the last Friday of September, we sent in the very last payment to my husband’s student loan and our goal of paying off our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year is complete! We’re way behind on this.

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

These were my college years, when I made lots of stupid decisions. When I’d do things like take out student loans even though I had a full-tuition scholarship and a sweet part-time job in the university cafeteria. What Were You Thinking? The “what were you thinking?” Now, my focus looks a little forward.

Money 209

Money Giving Las Vegas Credit Card Rewards 209

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

We didn’t have credit card debt, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%, so we thought we were doing okay. A student loan? Our non-mortgage debt is in the six figures and includes a student loan and business loans. Start college funds for our two girls.

Debt 100

Debt Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Ryan from The Financial Student talks about Getting Rid of Student Loans. Some people find themselves buried under student loan debt with little chance of ever paying it off. Sean Smarty from Grow Money talks about How to Invest During College. Money Thinker from Money Thinking asks Is Going to College Still Worth It?

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

At the time, we had 4 business loans and 1 student loan that were weighing on us, so we created our Debt Freedom Plan. Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. The Game Plan: 1.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) After we got a taste of life without credit card debt, I wanted to pay off my student loan. We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236