Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2015

Our home-owner’s insurance, auto insurance, and local real-estate taxes (for our home and our business property) are due, and on top of that, we also owed the Federal government this year. We were no longer required to send an escrow payment to the bank for our real estate taxes and home owners insurance.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings. I also earned $20 from Ibotta and $7 from Ebates, and found $23 within our May budget.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Not only will that give you something to break down (how much you need to save every day, every week, and every month), but it will also help you visualize the end game; it will help you strategize better. It may even motivate you! Ultimately, it is the money you could have saved to buy your dream car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings. I also earned $20 from Ibotta and $7 from Ebates, and found $23 within our May budget. We also sold our beloved pop-up camper.

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2019 October Club Christmas 100

Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Present your report card at a Fannie May Store showing you received at least one A grade. Family Trust Federal Credit Union – open savings account. 3 Rivers Credit Union -open a Buddy (Cub) account for your child. Your School may participate in specific good-grade rewards programs. They can save up to 20%.

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Free Stuff 2016 Baskin Robbins Student 100

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

University credit unions often offer free checking and savings accounts without any monthly fees to students. By setting up your checking account at your local credit union, you can be in your way to building a strong financial foundation and be eligible for a line of credit in the near future. Health Insurance.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 27, 2011

Life insurance isn’t necessarily a fun thing to talk about, but it IS a necessity – and the Gerber Life Grow-Up® Plan is a great way to start protecting your children now while also saving money! Since 1967, Gerber Life Insurance Company has provided quality life insurance, especially for young families on a limited budget.

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Life Insurance Gerber Growing Insurance 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using. I personally have indulged in a bit of this and believe that my spouse may well have (subconsciously) as well. In fact, the non-working spouse may have an inclination to yield to this as well.

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Money Camping Equipment Bank Banking 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

You may not be able to store six months of non-perishable food items in a small apartment, but you can at least get through the initial stages of a crisis with the help of a 72-hour kit and what you have on hand for the week. Financial accounts numbers (memorize them and/or save them in digital form, protected by a password or encryption).

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Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

On their own, they may not seem too major but if you are guilty of more than one, you are seriously affecting your financial security. Set up a savings account linked to your checking account and automatically transfer a set amount every payday. That was me, at any rate. Lack of An Emergency Fund .

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Personal Finance Finance 272

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? Get Insurance Did you know that the average life insurance cost per household is roughly $993 a year ? In my book, insurance is an absolute necessity. And I’m talking about all forms of insurance, from health to life and even home insurance.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Set up a high-interest savings account and be methodical about regularly contributing. Learning to make sacrifices early on and creating long-term saving habits can make a big difference on how long you are able to stay home with your new baby. Use this time to put money aside every payday while you’re still earning an income.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Depending on how organized you are with your money, you may already have an accurate depiction of your budget. You may have overlooked some auto-pay setups that, when removed, can easily improve your financial situation. You may have overlooked some auto-pay setups that, when removed, can easily improve your financial situation.

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Insurance Re-use Delivery Service Family 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The term “investing” may conjure images of the frenetic New York Stock Exchange, or perhaps you think it’s something only meant for those wealthier, older or further along in their careers than you. In the video below, learn more about how investing harnesses the power of compound interest, and differs from saving.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

While legally that’s true, in practice passive income may take other forms. In practice, you may do some or all of the work upfront, but passive income often involves some additional labor along the way, too. Non-dividend-paying stocks or assets like cryptocurrencies may be exciting, but they won’t earn you passive income.

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2013

If you’re already barely living from check to check, your credit rating is really low and you don’t have a lot of money in your checking on savings account, you may want to wait before having a child. Do I Have Health Care Insurance? . What’s My Living Situation? .

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Kids College Tuition Birth Control Insurance 222

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A savings account just won’t build wealth. Your plan’s administrator – which is sometimes a big broker such as Fidelity , Charles Schwab or Vanguard – may offer tools and planning resources, helping you educate yourself on good investing practices and the options available in the 401(k) plan. Look to your employer for guidance.

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Taxes Growing Money College Tuition 52

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 8, 2014

There’s nothing wrong with having a number of different checking and savings accounts, but many consumers find them to be frustrating and problematic. Too many accounts can also make it easy to lose track of where your money is at, or which accounts might be poised to accrue unwanted fees. Re-Examine Your Insurance.

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Finance Cleaning Insurance Identity Theft 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Insurance and Risk. While I have already talked about why it is difficult for young adults to save money, it doesn’t mean it is impossible. If you are in college and wondering how to put money aside, saving money may not even be a question because of the massive amounts of college debt that you are facing.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

You want to include all expenditures including, but not limited to: Housing- rent, mortgage, homeowner fees, homeowner insurance, lawn care services, housekeeping services, etc. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Healthcare- medical bills, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc.

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