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.) We just wanted to pay off our credit cards, which seemed like a huge task since we’d struggled with it for years. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Used properly, it can help you build your dream home and reach your financial goals. Using a peer loan to pay off high-interest credit cards does not mean you can run out shopping and max out your cards again. Understand the risks to peer loans and you may just find one of your best tools in personal finance.

Debt 188

Debt Personal Finance Finance Credit 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

I understand that your circumstances may take some options off the table, but every option? When you overspend for convenience, you sink into debt, stuck with high interest credit card payments and risk of damaging your credit when you fall behind on your bills. This was such a perfect example. Get Organized'

Price 209

Price Rent Financial Goals Converse 209

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats! posted at The Financial Blogger , saying, “The online income for May. Do you have thousands of dollars worth of student loan debt and/or credit card debt?

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Stressed out, we ventured into Dave Ramsey’s online Financial Peace University home course for help. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We agreed that credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? We thought we were doing really well. Prioritize.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

But how can you learn to use those negative experiences, and teach your children to do so as well to benefit your financial health? Set new financial goals for yourself. When you were a college student, you may have learned a painful lesson about credit. Challenge yourself. Free money! Party time!

Debt 167

Debt College Student Money 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

You may have different needs and desires and goals for your life. Secrets such as one partner getting a new credit card, not letting their spouse know about it and running up the balance cause marital discord and individual agony. If All Else Fails, Get Financial Therapy! You each come from different backgrounds.

Money 269

Money Giveaway Goals Debt 269

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. Knowing our bank account was empty, I was hoping that one of our maxed out credit cards would have enough room to get him $20 bucks worth of gas to get him to work the next day.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Your City or County May Have Free Money For You. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers. Music to my ears!! Thanks for the honesty.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. What are your financial goals now? Get into a Financial Peace University (FPU) class and attend every lesson. Family and friends may think you are crazy for paying off your debt.

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

If you and your spouse or family disagree on saving, spending or investing one party may inadvertently sabotage the efforts of the other. It is the same with your finances, whether with credit, savings or investments, use the most reputable institution offering the best plans that you can find. It’s the same way with finances.

Finance 133

Finance Growing Flowers and Plants Gardening 133

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. 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. The average is $342.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

We rarely use a credit card and if we do, we pay it off right away. This may seem like a strange answer to put in this section, but we believe in helping others when they are struggling and putting our finances towards caring for our community and others around the world. What are your financial goals now?

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We take time to sit down together go over our zero based budget and discuss any expenses we may have. What are your financial goals now? Even if all you do at first is throw the credit card away you at least will no longer go into anymore debt!!

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Financial Success for Young Adults: Financing a Home Modification – At some point in your life, it may be necessary to modify your home. Funancials: Lesser Known Credit Card Perks – Most people are aware of the advantages to using a credit card. Free Money Wisdom: Get to Know Me, I Dare Ya!

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

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. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. ” We’ve been there too. lined paper.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together. I became debt-free on May 29, 2012 and the first thing I did was quit my job as a seasonal tax pro.

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here’s why: It leaves you with more disposable income It gives you greater peace of mind It makes it easier for you to invest the extra cash When you don’t have crushing credit card debt to worry about, you can plan your finances better, invest more, and spend the excess cash on better insurance policies for yourself and your family.

Money 52

Money Insurance Debt Bulk 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the most important things in life is to find ways to achieve your financial goals. However, planning for your financial future can be tricky and complicated because there are many things to prepare for and arrange. Your acceptable risk is usually determined by your financial goals, your age and your circumstances in life.

Life Insurance 203

Life Insurance Financial Goals Insurance Taxes 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

The year end review stage is also a great time to order a free credit report for yourself to review any potential errors on it and get them wiped away before the year progresses. Set Monthly Money Goals. Do a review of your finances this month to set monthly financial goals for yourself and your family. Re-Do Your Budget.

Goals 100

Goals Financial Goals New Year's Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need. Bad spending habits when grocery shopping often opens up the door to lots of impulse purchase buying—things that you may end up not needing or using until they go bad. Don’t know where to start?

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. What are your financial goals now? Right now, the main goal is to finish saving up all the money my husband needs to finish school, which should be done later this year. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. What are your financial goals now? Right now my primary goal is building up my savings as quickly as possible (and also hopefully buying a house in the next year or two). Initially it all seemed fine.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100