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

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

To calculate your net worth, take inventory of what you own, as well as your outstanding debt. A person can bring home a big paycheck but have a low net worth if they spend most of their money. That includes revolving consumer debts — such as credit card balances — as well as personal, auto, payday and title loan balances.

Calculators 52

Calculators Taxes Debt Consumer 52

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I think I started reading FG regularly in 2018 or 2019. My husband and I bought our first home in 2013 when interest rates and housing prices were pretty low. We knew that I would likely not be working full time much longer as we wanted to start a family, so we chose a house that was in a low price range and got a 15-year mortgage.

Money 195

Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 195

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me. Our non-mortgage loans totaled over six figures.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130