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Money Matters: End of Year Personal Finance Checklist

Motherhood Moments

As the year wraps up, it’s natural to think about your goals — professionally, personally, and financially. With more than three in four Americans (77% ) anxious about their financial situations, many are ready to head into the new year with new found freedom.

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Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split

The Frugal Girl

If I were in your shoes, I would focus more on the process and on good habits , rather than on the ultimate goal of being free of credit card debt. One other thing: I would make very small goals, and then I’d celebrate the heck out of it when I met those goals. I always knew exactly what was going on with the finances.

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Money Matters - Long-Term Renters

Motherhood Moments

It varies person to person, but our nationwide survey found 71% of renters want to buy a home and the top deterrents include money, interest rates, and debt. There can be many reasons why a renter stays in a city for a long time including finances, location, career, or personal life. For 9 out of 10, money is what’s holding them back.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post 10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Personal finance tips are much like opinions; everybody’s got one. Here are some personal finance tips that should help get you out of that murk. Thankfully, you no longer have to be one of them.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

Family Balance Sheet

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. Found Money in January: $1681. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. We think we’ll use the money towards summer vacation. I put down half the money and financed the other half.

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31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

Do you feel completely overwhelmed by your finances? On any given day, do you know how much money is in that checking account? Are you and your spouse arguing constantly about money? Over the years I’ve met a lot of people through my blog and elsewhere who are struggling with their finances. Follow along each day.

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What are YOUR Financial Goals? | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

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. Is it to pay off your house?