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2019 Christmas Savings Club

Family Balance Sheet

On January 25, you might not want to even think about Christmas. How did you do with your Christmas spending in 2018? But if those gifts were paid with a credit card that doesn’t get paid off as soon as the bill arrives, any savings from store sales, coupons, and/or rebates might be negated from the interest accrued.

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Christmas Savings Club | November 2019

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I held a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. The club was open to anyone who wanted monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. It became a habit.

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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

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Christmas Savings Club | July 2019

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

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Christmas Savings Club | June 2019

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

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Christmas Savings Club April 2019

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will. I have started calling around for fees and hope to have this complete by end of January. 2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. The Guidelines for 2018: 1.