Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. Of course, this concept is true whether the little things are positive or negative. Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. We used my app to track our progress while we were paying off our house, and of course I ran a zillion different scenarios. We actually talk about money and our short- and long-term financial goals a lot, but not so much about spending.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Of course, budgeting isn’t all about sucking the fun out of everyone’s existence and putting family life on hold. By that, I mean you have created a weekly, monthly, and even annual budget, or you’ve taken the time to go through my Financial Reboot Course to give yourself an excellent chance to reign in your finances.

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Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

You want to be able to contribute to investment accounts and build up a solid savings to get you through an emergency or unexpected job loss. So, don’t set goals based on a monthly budget that has some wiggle room in it for fun things, things that enhance your life.

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Money Goals Budgeting Budget 113