Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 1, 2014

One of the best ways to do that is to set realistic goals. 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

My mission has always been to help families build a strong financial plan, gain confidence with their money, and live the life of their dreams. That is why I created Family Budget Spreadsheets — a bundle of spreadsheets that we personally use to plan and budget our money. Color in the blocks as you hit your goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2013

Much has been written about the importance of setting goals to achieve success but I think it is also an important strategy when wondering how to make life better for yourself. To improve your life you need to know what is important to you, what things you want to achieve and how you are going to go about achieving them.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Creating a family vital information binder is an important project that you should add to your urgent to-do list. This binder stores ALL of your financial information in one location. I am my family’s office manager. In fact, it was one of my 2020 financial goals. IT WAS TIME WELL SPENT! Bank accounts.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Chapter 17 in this book is titled, “Why not run the family office?” In highly affluent circles, a family office is a private wealth management firm that manages the finances and investments for the ultra-wealthy and their families. Hmmm, I wonder if the Kennedys have a family office?

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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. How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). I discovered the term, Zero-Based Budget, when my husband and I took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University home course many years ago.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. However, the problem is that most people do not know how. Do you keep your family in a survival mode? Why You Should Conduct a Financial Analysis. achieve financial targets. Set Financial Goals.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Munger so aptly puts it, learning how to save money fast is an education in and of itself. Here are my most effective 20 ways of saving money fast so you can start trekking toward your savings goal. ” – T.T.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

family stories about money. what did you liked and disliked about how your mom or dad handled money. what kind of emotional issues you have with money and what kind of financial education you received. Set your financial goals. In order to meet some financial goals, you must take some level of risk.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. How much cash can you find?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Spring is also a good time to get your financial house in order. I’m going to be spending the next few weeks giving my family’s finances a good spring cleaning. Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12?

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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. Increase your savings and investments instead.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. How much cash can you find?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

You know how they say that how you ring in the New Year is a good indication of how your year will be? Well, that’s probably because many of us wait until we have a fresh start, like that of a New Year, to put our goals into action and start working on our resolutions. how your investments did, if you have any.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Understand your investment options A brokerage account gives you many new investment opportunities, including the following: Stocks Stocks give you a fractional ownership stake in a business, and they’re one of the best ways to build long-term wealth for you and your family. Or paying for college. Or buying a house. And the list goes on.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

You were raised in different families and had different familial and educational experiences. You may have different needs and desires and goals for your life. Here are some of my tips on how to get and stay on the same money track as your spouse. You each come from different backgrounds. Every marriage is unique!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Not everyone’s financial situation calls for the extra help, but there are some instances where you might need one. Here’s how to tell if getting a financial advisor is right for you. What financial advisors do A financial advisor helps individuals manage their money and map out their financial futures.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Educate yourself about how money works, and how to make the most of it. From investing to managing your monthly cash flow, understanding how money works is an important part of getting it to work for you. Take the time to learn about how money works, and learn how it can work for you. Educate Yourself.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A lot of life happened over 7 years and our plan changed slightly, but our goal remains to achieve complete freedom from debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal. We can now move on to other financial goals. 5 – Cash flow a family trip to celebrate. . 1st Update in June 2014. 2016 & 2017 Update. 2018 Update.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. Read: How to Roast Butternut Squash. My family accuses me of keeping the house too cold. Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in September.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

Wake up refreshed this Sunday morning and reflect on your financial life as you sip those first cups of coffee. How is your money helping or hindering you? Are financial your goals aligned with your spouses? How have you divided up financial chores and is that working well? Are your goals meshed with theirs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

What is your vision of your financial future? Have a goal, develop a plan and use it to make your choices – the ones that lead to moving your plan forward. Do a financial analysis to determine if buying a home will move you towards your financial goals or away from them. Starting with the end in mind.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? Swap with another family who could use a date night too. 30 Camping Recipes.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Bankrate’s AdvisorMatch can connect you to a CFP® professional to help you achieve your financial goals. Here’s what financial planning is all about and what you need to know to get started. What is a financial plan? These are some of the largest issues when it comes to financial planning. Retire wealthy?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. Last summer my husband started volunteering at the Y in exchange for a free family membership and now we have all of the benefits of the gym, but not the monthly fee. And his hours at the Y fit into his and our family’s schedule well. Gym Membership.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

How about you? . As health has become a more frequent topic of discussion among friends and family in recent years, I have become more aware that sweet potatoes are healthier for you than regular potatoes. Sharing a large watermelon with friends and family is a great way to spend quality time together and stay healthy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. I did double a batch of my family’s favorite: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers and felt accomplished. garden salad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Some, to be sure, get lucky and win a lottery, or are born into a wealthy family. Most of us, however, have to really work at it to become financially independent. Consciously determine if your choice of trade or major will allow you to become financially independent. Get your family on board. We have to choose wealth.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. What did you make this week that your family enjoyed? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. My mother hosted her side of the family. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Meatloaf was always a dish I made on the weekends when I had more time, but this was pretty easy and my family loved it. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. How to Save this Week: Don’t miss the pre-holiday grocery deals. How did you live frugally this week? Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. I bake the boats in the oven.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Something happens mentally when you WRITE down your goals and plans for execution. We celebrated both occasions with a family cruise that we paid for with cash. During our debt payoff mode, we camped and went on beach trips with extended family, but never left the country…honestly, we never left the east coast. . |

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And I’m not talking about how to spend it (we all know how to do that and then some!). I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. Believe me when I tell you that your financial literacy is just as important as taking care of your family.

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