Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

Let us know how you''re doing with your Christmas Savings Account in the comments. You don''t need to leave specific numbers if you don''t feel comfortable, but let us know if you did anything specific to save your goal. Thanks for reading. Christmas Savings Club Kitchen Economics Saving Money - During the Holidays'

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

It is a big change for us, but I was able to put some of that difference towards our Christmas savings account. At the beginning of March I was still $40 behind from January & February, but I transferred $125 to our account this month and I'll aim to get the $15 in April along with our $100 goal. Thanks for reading.

March 100

March Club Christmas Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 24, 2012

She shares her own money saving journey with you to hopefully help inspire some that are just starting on that path. Let’s be honest, saving money for me has always been a struggle. You never know when you’ll need money in your savings account for a health emergency or if you were to lose your job.

Pay Off Debt 94

Pay Off Debt Debt Credit Cards Saving 94

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. 2 – Decide where to put the money. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. You never know when you will need this money. You will be so thankful later.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2011

It was a great strategy that first month, but I haven't been diligent enough to transfer the money to our savings account. Thanks for reading. I divided that number by 12 and decided that was what we would set aside each month. Hit the Restart button. Have you started planning for Christmas? Let us know in the comments.

Christmas 157

Christmas Credit Cards January Budgeting 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

When you are young and many years from considering retirement (and not earning much), it’s tough to save money. But I have discovered no softer pillow than having money in the bank for emergencies. Aim to save about a year of your basic living expenses in a simple savings account (no risky investments here).

Money 124

Money Personal Finance Consumerism Plumbing 124

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) We knew it would be a balancing act, so we were working on saving money long before the wedding.

Green And Frugal 188

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 188

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Take a deep breath, because with a well-funded emergency savings account, you're covered. BUT make it a priority to replenish the account as soon as you get your feet back on the ground. Are you having a hard time saving for your emergencies? Thanks for reading. Do you have an emergency fund?

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Anisha Sekar presents Data Breaches and Identity Theft: How Much You Could Lose posted at NerdWallet , saying, “Thankfully, in the case of a data breach like Global Payments, your bank or credit union will shoulder most of the burden of keeping you safe, letting you know if your account is compromised and issuing a new card if necessary.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 2 – Decide where to put the money. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. You never know when you will need this money.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

We haven’t taken out a penny of debt since November 2011 (nor will we ever), we don’t have a credit card (and we are still alive), and we are saving money at an incredible pace. We invest heavily into our retirement accounts and also into our kids’ college savings accounts. Thank you, Chris, for sharing your story!

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Television 100

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I’m thankful we had to learn how to cut back—how ridiculous was it to have dual full-time incomes/no kids and not save a cent?! Some to the school fundraiser I just got an email about, and the rest to our high-yield savings account! Again… three things.

Kids and Family 130

Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. friends or family to save on housing costs, and we put a little bit from. ” So I protected.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

… This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! Also, fresh blueberries at this time too, is on sale for $1 to $2 less, thanks to it being summer in South America. and BOGO at some shops such as Publix). Other Items on Sale: Fresh-cut flowers and bikes.

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buying Buy 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

As luck would have it, even though my pantry challenge was a bust, I did find this month's goal of $100 in a savings account that has been languishing in la la land for some time. I'm closing the account and moving that money to my Christmas Savings account. Also let us know how you saved the money.

February 100

February Club Christmas Goals 100