Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My Upromise strategy will help with our goal.

College 130

College Used 2020 Saving 130

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. But if you’re looking for growth, consider investing strategies that match your long-term goals. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals.

April 52

April Lowes CD Bank 52

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

The first thing you should determine when making a financial plan is your goals. Most people want to get out of debt, while others want to save for their children’s college educations or a new home. Write down your immediate and long-term goals and how you plan to achieve them. Create Milestones. Never Pass up Free Money.

Emergency Fund 71

Emergency Fund Goals 2008 Debt 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. The needs, goals and temperament of every household are unique. Use a savings account to pay down debts.

Debt 157

Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

That was in 2008, so you might imagine how that turned out! I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. The personal saving rate — personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income — was 5.4 Why should you keep saving?

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

I use to have a local events and happenings blog when I lived in Austin from 2008 – 2010, I even use to run a Direct Sales blog back in 2007 and after a year, I sold it. I started this blog back in August of 2012 for the sole purpose of sharing coupons and deals and to show others how to save money in the process.

Puerto Rico 100

Puerto Rico Texas Saving Money Money 100