Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. We Shopped for New Home Owners/Auto Insurance. I had not shopped around for home owners and auto insurance quotes in YEARS. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.

April 100

April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Dining Hall.

College 102

College Student Public Transit DSL 102

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. Put the money in your emergency fund.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Take a look at all your monthly bills – utilities, groceries, insurance – and come up with a plan to reduce them. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. If you’re not able to do that, at least shop around for credit cards that have a lower interest rate or allow free balance transfers.

Baby 40

Baby Debt Credit Cards Phone Service 40

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. A fixed budget category doesn’t change from month to month and there is really nothing you can do to alter the amount.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Buying isn’t always the better investment. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49