Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

I was reminded that even though August 2013 was a scary time, I learned some valuable lessons and proved to myself that I can make positive changes with regards to my family’s finances. 5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry. Do NOT put your head in the sand. Instead, take a deep breath and assess the situation.

Finance 100

Finance Debt August 2013 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2014

Have you wrapped up your finances for the year? Keep a close eye on December distributions so that you can know whether or not to sell losing stock, do a Roth conversion, or a redemption. Do a Roth conversion. Roth IRA Conversions? We are gearing up to close down the year. Get business expenses paid. Use it or lose it.

December 178

December Taxes Converse Money 178

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? We discuss finances far more than we would recommend for the average couple, but we have at least one finance-related conversation a day.

Debt Free 243

Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Years ago (around 1984) , I started an at home, morning exercise habit that continues to this day (in 2015). Conversely, if you eat wholesome meals at specific times of the day and don’t graze on junk at other times, your body will eventually adjust and not crave the junk. At 66, I’m still fit and have few health problems.

Health 100

Health Painting Money Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. We have found after 16+ years of marriage that if we do not communicate regularly about our finances, we tend to over-spend, argue, make assumptions, and become complacent.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100