Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Can I make do with something else around my house? I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Make a list of what you need and take it along to your favorite thrift store FIRST before you go to a regular store.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

It’s not about a higher income; it’s about what you do with your money. We knew we wanted to save for retirement, and that we wanted to keep giving to charity. This means that after we take care of retirement and emergency fund contributions, and after everything else is taken care of, we have enough to do what we like.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. Put the savings you made at the grocery with coupons into the savings account. My spouse was exceptionally persistent in putting every $20 birthday check into our savings account, year after year after year. Keep saving.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget. Do you want to eliminate debt too?

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

” p 88 Mark Haynes Daniell in Strategy for the Wealthy Family – Seven Principles to Assure Riches to Riches Across Generations. Was it the time you were able to save up and pay for something, or the time the re-possessor came around and took that car back? What are the things in your past that haunt you? Challenge yourself.

Debt 167

Debt College Student Money 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Many families remember a time, not too far gone, when their ancestors lived in a rural community without the benefit of electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, central heat or air conditioning. Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without.

Canning 100

Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100

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 for a camper upgrade. If not, we’ll start saving in 2019.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money? I want my family to have what they need and be comfortable. Here’s MB: 1.

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 186

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

I decided to be productive in those early morning hours and I updated our Family Balance Sheet and that’s when I realized why I was so antsy. However, I’m still in love with Instagram and I just started a profile for Family Balance Sheet. This will always be a work in progress for my family. Are we saving enough?

Financial Goals 130

Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

The family behind us, for instance, lived for years in their basement with their brood of kids (they ended up with around 15 I remember). Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. All they had to do was find some pony poop and plant it!

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176