article thumbnail

Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

I found a lot of printable (pdf) budgets, but couldn’t find a spreadsheet that I liked. 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. Color in the blocks as you hit your goals.

Budgeting 130
article thumbnail

Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

I found a lot of printable (pdf) budgets, but couldn’t find a spreadsheet that I liked. 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. I created a Monthly Budget spreadsheet , because I like formulas.

Budgeting 160
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we had the concrete, every year we would find new cracks and chips and heaves from freezing and thawing. Because of this, in April 2013, Maryland lawmakers implemented what is referred to as a Rain Tax. The ultimate goal, according to My Fox, is to reduce storm-water runoff and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.”.

article thumbnail

Create a Personal Escrow Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Does your property tax bill give you anxiety? Our homeowners insurance and property taxes are not tied in with our mortgage so we receive those bills and are responsible for paying them instead of the bank that owns the mortgage.

Finance 100
article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc. I wait to find things that I love and then pretty much use them until they die. Childhood joy.

article thumbnail

Refinance Calculator | Bankrate

Savings Corner

Loan estimates are great tools for comparison shopping to give you the clearest picture of which lender will help you meet your refinance goals. Where do I find more information on mortgage refinancing? Shopping around for a lender who not only offers a competitive interest rate but also the lowest fees is worth your time and effort.

article thumbnail

How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe.

Budgeting 246