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Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. One January, we received a very large credit card bill in the mail. Savings Goals – Set savings goals for the year and use this spreadsheet to track your progress.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
This increases your mortgage debt but gives you money that you can invest or use to fund a goal, like a home improvement project. You can use these funds as retirement income, to pay medical bills or for any other goal. Debt consolidation refinance Caret Down Like cash-out refinances, debt consolidation refinances give you cash.
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Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 8, 2018
Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. During that time, I started to budget for everything.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
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. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? The same is true for Maine.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Get started: You can get your credit report and score from each of the three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, for free once a year. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too.
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