Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

On October 1, I embarked on a month long series, 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. It was my goal to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family by the end of the month. And I think I achieved my goal, but I’ll be honest, towards the end of the month I was ready to talk/write/read about other topics.

Finance 100

Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. At times the plan felt intimidating, but it also changed the direction of our finances.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

I went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University when I was 18 years old. That inspired me to be intentional with my finances and to follow Dave’s six steps. When my wife and I got married, we both made the decision that our first financial priority would be becoming debt free. Who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt Free 241

Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

It can be something financially prudent like starting a retirement account or something totally frivolous like saving for a vacation. The important thing is to get started; any major goal that inspires you to do that is a good start. You can do this with any goal, no matter how crazy big or far off it is. Put a System in Place.

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Hobby Money Making Goals 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. A budget provides you with a financial roadmap to get to where you want to be in life.

Money 235

Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Are you having a hard time controlling your finances? Many parents are finding it hard to control their finances and stretch their wallet these days more than ever. Set Financial Goals. Think of this: Whether you are an employee or businessman, you have to set goals to be successful. You are not alone!

Family 196

Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Should you spend the money on that new flat screen and sound bar, or save it for the emergency fund? Educate yourself and your family in personal finance concepts.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Emergency Fund Money Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Get creative.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Use the Envelope Challenge Let’s talk more about money goals.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. I wasn’t comfortable keeping only $1,000 in an emergency fund with two little ones and just one income, so we didn’t follow that part of his plan.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? I’m a geek, he’s not.

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. More diligence with finances brought in more income producing opportunities for us. For the last two years, I told anyone who would listen about us trying to make our goal of being totally debt free. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. A life goal of ours is. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). If married, who initiated the debt free goal? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I found Dave Ramsey’s plan about a year after we had been married and finances were really tight, especially with a variable income. Make your goals visual. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. Financially speaking, he focuses on building the business and I focus on managing our home and finances. We moved the goal post multiple times. We increased our income. We need to increase our income.”

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. Our goal is to write down expenses every day so we know where we are in our budget that month, but to be honest, this probably happens 1-2 times a week now. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Who initiated the debt free goal? I initiated the debt free goal. At the end of the day, the ex boyfriend was kicking and screaming over my crazy debt free goal, but it proved to be indicative of his general behavior pattern. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235