Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2013

Another Christmas has passed by and while the memory of the Christmas shopping and spending is still lingering in my head, I've come up with a plan for all of us to start saving for 2013. According to a recent survey, Americans were planning to spend on average $854 on Christmas gifts in 2012. a stressful January and beyond.

2013 113

2013 Christmas Club January 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I'm holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

March 100

March Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The journey started in 2012 when we bought an office building for our business and then found ourselves with a lot of debt and not enough cash flow. We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities.

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2012

Starting January 2012, we set up an automatic withdraw to a new “vacation savings account” of $25 a week. Having the ”vacation savings account” is like a back-up plan so we don’t feel strapped while we’re there. Here is the breakdown: Rebate Checks = $27.50.

March 86

March Disney Friends And Family Sale Vacation 86

Saving Everyday

MAY 11, 2013

Back in January 2012, we set up an automatic withdraw to a new “vacation savings account” of $25 a week. Having the “vacation savings account” is like a back-up plan so we don’t feel strapped while we’re there.

Disney 40

Disney April Gift Cards Re-use 40

Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

Back in January 2012, we set up an automatic withdraw to a new “vacation savings account” of $25 a week. Having the “vacation savings account” is like a back-up plan so we don’t feel strapped while we’re there.

Disney 69

Disney March Gift Cards Ebates 69

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

This is the first year I started a Disney/vacation savings account of $25 a week. Here we go… Disney Trip 2012 – Total Savings Goal = $2555.35. I started a $25/week “vacation fund” the first week of January. Seeing it any time you login to your account would be a constant reminder.

Disney 83

Disney Hotel Goals Money 83