Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

Are you spending more on groceries every month than your budget allows? Would you like to reduce your grocery spending? Are you an impulsive grocery shopper? The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. This year, I need to reduce our grocery spending and I need to succeed.

Budgeting 174

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 174

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Chris and his wife made a financial goal to switch to an all cash lifestyle, instead of relying on credit cards. They fill the envelopes twice a month and only spend what they allotted for each category. Cut back on spending.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

My successes: My February grocery budget was $450 and I am happy to say that I stayed within our budget. I did something different this month and used cash instead of my debit card. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

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. The grocery category is the easiest one to reduce. I list tons of ideas: How to Slash Your Grocery Spending . ” We’ve been there too.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

They Managed their Grocery Spending. I have always stressed that groceries is one of the easiest budget categories to reduce. The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. Maureen paid off $79,540 in credit card and student loan debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100