Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Many years ago, my husband and I faced what we thought was an insurmountable hurdle– six figures of non-mortgage debts. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”. “…and

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We’d survived the dip in 2007, carried no credit card debt, and we were contributing to our retirement.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

To calculate your net worth, take inventory of what you own, as well as your outstanding debt. For example, your home would count toward your net worth if you’re willing to use it for a home equity line of credit or sell it should the need arise. Or, you can think of net worth as everything you own less all that you owe.

Calculators 52

Calculators Taxes Debt Consumer 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Credit cards are a tricky subject and we pay off the balance every month, so I will write more about this soon. The backstory: In November 2019, my van was in need of new tires and I was debating on whether to get the new tires or start looking for a replacement vehicle. We…took out a car loan.

Finance 130

Finance January Family 2020 130