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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

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The entire bundle is designed to help you take control of YOUR money and the good news is that I kept the bundle at the affordable price of $15! One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash.

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How to Avoid Impulse Spending

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In fact, do you have some items in your house that still have the price tag on them? This impulse spending will prevent you from saving for the important things like a house, a new car, a vacation or retirement. Lastly, set some financial goals. Where do you want to be financially in the next year, 5 years, and 10 years?

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

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Our kids spent their first week of summer vacation at the beach with their Girl Scouts troop. I kept my small box garden which is large enough for just 2 tomato plants and a few herbs. , we’re working on our Financial Vision Board in the month of June. Date night! My husband and I had a planned date WEEK recently.

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Family Office Manager

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Home, auto, kids, dog, medical, vacation, blah blah blah…it all adds up and it all needs to fit into our budget. Shop around for the best price for our big expenses, such as auto and home insurance, medical needs, and mortgage. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. The summer pass price of $200 is a bargain, considering we a few times a week. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? Share in the comments!

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. No new clothes, no vacation, no extra anything. Getting out of debt can be easy depending on your financial situation, its STAYING DEBT FREE that can be challenging. What are your financial goals now?

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Stay the Course Financially

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With interest rates so low, why not spend now, using debt, instead of waiting for inflation and higher interest rates to kick in and raise the price of goods and services. Why shouldn’t we take that overseas vacation, buy that luxury condo at the lake, get new clothes every change of season, have that spiffy new car?