Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 24, 2021

Our home owner’s insurance, auto insurance, and local real-estate taxes (for our home and our business property) are due, and on top of that, there have been years where we also owed the Federal government. Every month going forward, transfer this money into a separate savings account that is connected to your checking account.

Bills 130

Bills Budgeting Budget Emergency Fund 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. The trees are your investment accounts. Ballenger was another teacher who lived frugally but well (often traveling around the world). Learn from books but learn from doing and observing as well. #117046655 / gettyimages.com. Florence Ballenger.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts.

Personal Finance 52

Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

It has served me well over the years, eventually leading to my current position of financial freedom. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113