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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

Family Balance Sheet

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.

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Take Control of YOUR Money in 2016

Family Balance Sheet

This year, we took a long break over the holidays to travel to see friends and family, so today has been a shock to my system. While we made considerable headway in 2015 with reducing our debts, we missed our goal of paying off a loan by the end of the year. Family Office Manager. I am my household’s Family Office Manager.

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QuickBooks Pro 2015 $189.99 {reg $299.95}

For the Mommas

QuickBooks Pro 2015 $189.99 {reg $299.95}. The QuickBooks Pro 2015 will be ins tock starting May 9, however you can order it right away at a super low price of $189.99 Share this Hot deal with all your friends and family who run their small businesses! QuickBooks Pro Desktop helps you organize your business finances on a PC.

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Create your debt freedom plan

Family Balance Sheet

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. And as you’ll see below, we also added a few more steps that he probably wouldn’t suggest or approve of, but there’s a reason why this is called personal finance. Cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO HAWAII.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. A freebie cabinet. Childhood joy.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

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. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances. Are you over-40 and concerned about your current and future finances?

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How Do You Handle Increasing Expenses?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Comparing the 2015 prices with what we pay now, I discovered that if we kept the same health, dental, and vision plans our health care costs would increase about $115 a month. The following is a contribution from Brock Kernin from Clever Dude where he writes about family, marriage, finances and life.