Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

Prepare ahead of time and create a bare bones budget that includes only your essentials — think food, shelter, clothes, transportation and insurance — so you have a plan in the event that you experience a loss of income or need to cut expenses suddenly. Get ahead of a possible job loss by punching up your resume today.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! Provide your family with a desirable quality of life while still ensuring that your family’s finances are secure for the future. I would know.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2013

If you lose your job, or encounter another financial setback, 30% of your income might be too much to handle for a mortgage payment — especially if you have other debt. If you are buying a home, start with the 30% rule, and then evaluate where that puts you in terms of finances. Markets and economic conditions change as well.

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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 helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. Financial contact numbers for banks, credit issuers, insurance companies, and others. You never know when an emergency will arise. Think ahead, and prepare for emergencies.

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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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