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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

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. Financial Goals – Use this spreadsheet to quantify your financial goals for the current year and years to come. This is a 12-month spreadsheet.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

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. Financial Goals – Use this spreadsheet to quantify your financial goals for the current year and years to come. This is a 12 month spreadsheet.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Determine why you want to buy a house Purchasing a home is a major decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you’re not clear on exactly what you want out of homeownership, you could end up regretting your choice.

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

Savings Corner

Most refinances won’t affect your property taxes, but completing a remodel with a cash-out refinance can increase your home’s value — which could mean a higher tax bill. Consider a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC) as alternative ways of reaching your financial goals.

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

Family Balance Sheet

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Health Sharing Ministry.

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