Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. We were privileged to be able to do so for a few months but we must stop this for the unforeseeable future.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Sure, this means Wall Street, but non-market forces (for example, elections) can also influence mortgage rates. With a preapproval, the lenders verify some of the details of your finances, so both the rates offered and the amount you’re able to borrow will be real numbers. Forces you can’t control: The U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 29, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. Also you are obligated to vote in every election that you can. At the end of the series I will post my own 5 pieces of advice.

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Money Personal Finance Finance Consumer 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. While this may keep your credit in good shape, your finances will remain in shambles. Others were awakened by the loss of a primary or secondary salary that had been essential to keeping a household above water.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2014

I am a 40-something wife, mother, and small business owner who is passionate about my family, food, running, and our finances. I’m registered as No-Affiliation in the state of PA , which means that as an Independent I do not have voting rights during the primary elections. But you knew that, right?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. I didn’t get any financial education from my parents, but I did take an elective financial education course in college and it went in one ear an other the other, unfortunately. What’s your best frugal win? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made?

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. I think these are great tips for personal finance in general, not just the 55+.

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