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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

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Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. We were able to set aside the money over a course of 16 months and it felt amazing to walk into a store and have the cash for a purchase. This is a 12-month spreadsheet.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

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There was a month in 2013 where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. We were able to set aside the money over a course of 16 months and it felt amazing to walk in to a store and have the cash for a purchase. This is a 12 month spreadsheet.

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Mortgage Refinancing: What Is It And How Does It Work?

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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. Do the math for yourself, but know that it often makes more financial sense to pay closing costs upfront if you can afford to.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. If you have financial goals, budgeting will be an important tool to reaching those goals.

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