Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

For example, it took us about 3 years to pay off a combined $17,000 in credit card debt, but later we managed to pay off twice as much in 3 years on about the same income. We actually talk about money and our short- and long-term financial goals a lot, but not so much about spending. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

If you’re looking to get a personal loan, you’ll have to complete an application and wait for approval — a process that may take anywhere from a few hours to several days. However, some lenders may offer terms of up to 12 years on larger personal loans. The lender may be able to seize those assets if you fall behind on payments.

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Debt Credit Cards Credit College Tuition 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2013

For example, if your career is a priority for you, think about how you want your career to develop, what you want to achieve in your working life and what steps and strategies will you need to put in place to achieve what you want. It’s a good idea to review your goals from time to time. As we live, we grow; as we grow, we change.

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Goals Making Financial Goals Work 233

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

If you and your spouse or family disagree on saving, spending or investing one party may inadvertently sabotage the efforts of the other. One plant may do well in the sun, others in the shade. Discuss and agree on financial goals within your family. Use good stock. It’s the same way with finances.

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Finance Growing Flowers and Plants Gardening 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

As an extreme example, a book I just finished reading – Family Fortunes by Will and Bill Bonner – suggests that folks who want to hold onto their fortunes for 100 years should only make a major financial decision once every 5 years! You may want to just get it over with. Sleeping on your choice. Take time to mull it over.

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Making Home Financial Goals At&T 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. Folks who stay the course become more and more self sufficient financially as time goes one, eventually leading to the ability to weather economic, medical, and catastrophic storms that may come to each of us at any time. Enjoy living, not spending.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

This may seem like a strange answer to put in this section, but we believe in helping others when they are struggling and putting our finances towards caring for our community and others around the world. We had the same goal and are in agreement with living a debt free lifestyle. What are your financial goals now?

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Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. And keep an open mind: You may not be able to check off everything on your wish list, so prioritize what’s most important over things that are nice to have but not crucial. The average is $342.

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

While legally that’s true, in practice passive income may take other forms. Many people think that passive income is about getting something for nothing,” says financial coach and retired hedge fund manager Todd Tresidder. “It For example, language teachers and stock-picking advice may use this model.

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

He discusses income beneficiaries, remainder beneficiaries and provides and example of the use of a dynasty trust. Financial Success for Young Adults: Financing a Home Modification – At some point in your life, it may be necessary to modify your home. The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled!

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the most important things in life is to find ways to achieve your financial goals. However, planning for your financial future can be tricky and complicated because there are many things to prepare for and arrange. For example, do you have a big 3 ! How are you planning for your financial future?

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Life Insurance Financial Goals Insurance Taxes 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

Set Monthly Money Goals. Do a review of your finances this month to set monthly financial goals for yourself and your family. Monthly goals are better than yearly goals, because a month is a short enough time that you will actually stick to them. Question every single expense: do you really use the service?

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Goals Financial Goals New Year's Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Bad spending habits when grocery shopping often opens up the door to lots of impulse purchase buying—things that you may end up not needing or using until they go bad. This can ultimately lead to substantial savings that can go toward your financial goal and keep you from being wasteful. Don’t know where to start?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

For example I got up at 3.45 One creditor, for example, agreed lower monthly payments, while another offered to shave a fair amount off what I owed in exchange for a lump-sum payment. For example a few friends owed me money, so I pressured them to settle what they owed. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100