Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2018

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. This package of 9 Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is designed to help you organize your finances, plan for major purchases, create a budget, understand your cash flow, and track your net worth.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Being a newlywed means you have a few things to get used to, and that includes the way you handle your finances. As you begin to navigate the waters of newlywed finances, here are 5 money tips that can help you out: 1. Many couples struggle with trying to figure out whether or not to combine finances. Set Goals Together.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss.

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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. The key is to take action, even small ones.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Back in October 2003, I left a corporate career as a department store buyer with a nice reliable paycheck and benefits– including health insurance –to join my husband in the land of self-employment. The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances. After 44 years of marriage, we have collected quite a bit of financial information. Set financial goals for the year. Perhaps someday I will also use it to help me write my autobiography.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

I own two different business, Phoenix SEO Company which helps businesses get on the first page of Google and Well Kept Wallet which is a Financial Education company. I have a passion to help people take control of their finances so that they can live the life they want to have. What are your financial goals now?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Written by Edited by Edited by Updated Apr 02, 2024 Bankrate logo The Bankrate promise Caret Down At Bankrate, we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. For more information, please see our Insurance Disclosure. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Janet presents Expense budgeting posted at Fee Only Financial Planner , saying, ” Many people do not track their living expenses and do not understand the magnitude of their consumption. Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. And, do you need it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

If you decide that you should diversify your finances, you will need to figure out how (perhaps by choosing an asset allocation model), and then do transactions to make it happen. How much and what type of insurance coverage will you need? Making good on your choice. Making a decision is only part of the battle.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s yet another way of making sure that they (and you) are going to be financially okay in the future. Get Insurance Did you know that the average life insurance cost per household is roughly $993 a year ? Yes, $993 a year for something that ensures your financial stability should something happen to the breadwinner(s).

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

The refinancing process is similar to the purchase mortgage application process: The lender reviews your finances to assess your risk level and determine your eligibility. What to consider: You’ll get better rates and fewer fees (and won’t have to pay for private mortgage insurance) if you have at least 20 percent equity in your home.

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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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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. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

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. Since we just celebrated the New Year, now is the best time to clean up your finances. Set Monthly Money Goals. And don’t worry about that saying.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Investing in the financial markets might sound like one of the scariest parts of managing your finances, but it’s also potentially the most rewarding. That makes investing one of the best things that Americans of any age can do to get on the road toward financial well-being. A savings account just won’t build wealth.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage. I will NEVER finance a car again.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions. Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals. Passive income is not… Your job. But having at least a few is a good start.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. What are your financial goals now? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? With some small changes you could save hundreds.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? What are your financial goals now? Know who will propel you towards your goal and run from those that will pull you away from it.

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