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Create a Gift Giving Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

Since the underlying theme of this series is planning and budgeting, today’s assignment is to create a gift giving fund. Download another budget (but save under a different name) for your other yearly gift giving. Gift giving isn’t just a December sport. We need to plan for gift giving all year long.

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The Importance Of Setting Financial New Year’s Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact, one of my favorite things to do at the end of December each year is to set financial goals for the new year. I’m convinced that I’ve had such good luck achieving many of my financial goals because I write them down and keep myself accountable. If you set unachievable goals, you’ll likely give up early.

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1st Meeting of the Christmas Savings Club

Family Balance Sheet

We have a gift-giving line in our budget, but when I sat down to create my own budget, I realized that our original amount just didn't cover all of the expenses from this past year. I've never been diligent about transferring the Christmas money into a separate account. So, how did I do in January? My monthly goal is $100.

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Our 2019 Financial Goal

Family Balance Sheet

In previous years, I would create a long list of financial goals, only to have little accomplished by the end of the December. In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018. I almost stopped writing goals down altogether. 1 – DONE!!

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10 Best Bank Bonuses & Promotions of 2016

Coupons Do Work

When it comes to saving money and banking, we are always looking for the best bank ; and what can save you money and what bank gives you money :). Open a new, account (that qualifies) with a minimum of $50 on or before December 31st, 2016. Here is a list of the top 10 for 2016. Bank of America – $100 Bonus.

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Planning for Christmas 2011

Family Balance Sheet

I have now decided to add gift giving to the list of cash categories. I then divided that new number by 12 and that is the dollar amount that I am going to transfer to a savings account every month. I'll use that money through out the year for birthday gifts along with Christmas presents in December.

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Christmas Savings Club | March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I'm holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. How Are You Doing? Are you meeting your goals?

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