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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. As moms, we tend to take care of everyone else first, and if there’s some time left over, we will maybe see about taking care of ourselves last. Set personal and financial goals for your savings.

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Embrace the Negative!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For me, my best financial lesson came from suffering through 10 years of near poverty, the consequence of picking a non-lucrative college major, then figuring out how to re-train and enter a highly rewarding profession – learning to be independent and self-sufficient, even from my spouse. Set new financial goals for yourself.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. (I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. You can use stocks and bonds to build wealth for your family and achieve a much more balanced investment strategy that nicely aligns with all your financial goals. Family finances can be tricky!

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Designate a Family Office Manager | Marriage & Money

Family Balance Sheet

Manage long term savings, such as retirement, college savings. Create your financial goals. Project short term cash needs. Organize paperwork for tax preparation. Prepare the Family Balance Sheet to review with spouse. Review the Family Balance Sheet and spending monthly. Discuss and agree upon all major purchases.

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Find Out How Olivia & Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage in 33 Months

Family Balance Sheet

I’m a former 3rd grade teacher, but now a stay at home mom and a graphic designer of Joyful Art Designs. Ryan is a high school math teacher and also officiates college basketball (November thru March). Our plans for me to be a stay at home mom on one teacher salary. We have two boys, ages 3 years and 10 months old.

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