Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2011

Welcome in the beauty of the season with 5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Finances Review your 2011 Financial Goals. Did you make some financial goals for 2011 back in January? Take some time this month to review your goals. Check your credit report for errors or unauthorized activity.

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Finance Financial Goals Goals Credit 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Should you spend the money on that new flat screen and sound bar, or save it for the emergency fund? Consider not only the financial aspects, but the life enjoyment aspects as well.

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Financial Goals Emergency Fund Money Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. You’re now in the trenches of the new year, do those goals still make sense? When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T. method when you wrote them? Are they: S – specific. M – measurable.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. How we saved this week: I didn’t go into the stores on Thanksgiving Day or weekend. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Friday: Chicken Rice Broccoli Bake. What bargains did you find?

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. garden salad.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Financial planning is any type of strategizing around the financial aspects of your financial life. These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. What is a financial plan?

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Goals Debt Taxes Insurance 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Everyone has the opportunity and capacity to save. It could be due to the lack of discipline in handling money or savings just getting depleted easily. If you really want to, one can come up with dozens of reasons why it is so hard to save. Why You Should Conduct a Financial Analysis. achieve financial targets.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

I like the activities and all but my life has felt over scheduled these days. Are you struggling to find motivation with your financial goals? How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage. It is also the summer of weddings. I am hoping to still squeeze in some summer days and enjoy the weather. It May Not Matter.

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. SMART goals are: S – specific. It is a good idea to review your credit report periodically to check for any fraudulent activity , such as identity theft. M – measurable.

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Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. Right now, we are actively looking for a new-to-us vehicle to replace the almost 14 year old car that my husband currently drives. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt? We actually talk about money and our short- and long-term financial goals a lot, but not so much about spending. What are your financial goals now? My husband is working on building up his retirement savings.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

We usually make New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, go back to school, stop smoking, save money, eat better, etc. This can be a positive and motivational experience to help them focus on new beginnings and setting goals. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year.

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Kids Goals Kids and Family New Year's 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2014

I have not put a dime into my savings accounts for over a month. It’s not just spending on Christmas gifts that drained my wallet so fast; dinners out, entertaining, alcohol, food, small home items (ie a Christmas table cloth, wine glass charms), and general financial indulgences all put a serious hold on my financial goals.

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Holiday Food and Wine Wine Food and Drink 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. Meal Planning Saves Time. Meal Planning Saves Your Sanity. Meal Planning Saves Money. Refer to your family’s activity calendar. Avoid Boredom.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Cooked sweet corn may lose some of it’s vitamin C nutrition, but it retains its antioxidant activity and has higher levels of ferulic acid (known to help battle cancer). . Staying Healthy Saves You Money. When ripe, pineapple has a natural sweet taste and is a favorite among many. . 12) Sweet Corn . 13) Sweet Peas .

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Budgeting Budget Finance Desserts 213

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Throughout the loan term, your lender will likely report your account activity to the credit bureaus, so making on-time payments is crucial to building a positive credit history. Instead, they are deposited into a savings account, and you make payments on your balance for the duration of the loan.

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Debt Credit Cards Credit College Tuition 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

Good decisions can result in your ability to get a better job, make more money, save more money, invest for gain and other steps that help you end up in financial plus land. Do a financial analysis to determine if buying a home will move you towards your financial goals or away from them.

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Making Home Financial Goals At&T 240

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. To kick start your emergency fund savings, take the next 31 days and challenge yourself to find $1000.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Jon’s been a youth pastor for 4 years and we’re very active in the Quaker church or ‘Friends.’ We found that we could save more than $100 every month just by going to an off brand. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Yes, these are the kinds of activities I’m talking about.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. Look for free entertainment.

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March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How much can you save just by cutting out non-essential spending? 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

We weren’t really active looking for it actually. He was always trying to put us on budgets, help us look for ways to save and not spend so much but we never found a system that worked for us and continued in spending behaviors that didn’t help advance goals. It enabled us to save almost $500 a month!!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

We strive to be a pretty active family. But in the end, we ended up making enough profit to pay off our debt entirely and still put some into savings! What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. The money that we used to spend on debt now goes into savings.

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Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Buyers should think about things like when they intend on moving and what they want in a home — amenities, ideal location and how long it could take them to save for a down payment,” says Edwence Georges, a real estate agent with RE/MAX in Westfield, New Jersey.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To refinance a mortgage, you’ll pay between 2 and 5 percent of the loan amount in closing costs, so if you’re refinancing to save money, you’ll need to calculate your break-even point. Step 4: Shop multiple mortgage lenders Getting quotes from at least three mortgage lenders can help you maximize your savings when refinancing a mortgage.

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Refinancing Work Debt Financial Goals 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. In this case, they helped a school fund interactive learning activities. Financial Uproar from Financial Uproar discusses The Damn Kids These Days. Andy from Saving to Invest discusses Happiness in Life and Work.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We all love outdoor activities, but we don’t all enjoy the same ones. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Savvy Scot controversially talks about how to spend money and what so many financial bloggers are doing wrong! Debt Guru presents Actively Avoiding Debt posted at Debt Free Blog , saying, “Find out how you can actively avoid debt by not having a wish list or items that you want to buy next.”

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Investing in the financial markets might sound like one of the scariest parts of managing your finances, but it’s also potentially the most rewarding. A savings account just won’t build wealth. That makes investing one of the best things that Americans of any age can do to get on the road toward financial well-being.

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Taxes Growing Money College Tuition 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

She’s a very active kid, and missed swim practice and meets, her holiday band and choral concert, Girl Scout meetings, and holiday parties. As you can see we saved significantly in 2017 with Medi-Share on our monthly payment. Our main financial goal for 2018 is to save $10k for our Annual Household Portion with Medi-Share.

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Health Insurance Insurance 2017 Bills 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And if you’re worried about being able to save enough of your earnings to meet your retirement goals , building wealth through passive income is a strategy that might appeal to you, too. Many people think that passive income is about getting something for nothing,” says financial coach and retired hedge fund manager Todd Tresidder.

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

They focus on the points consumers care about most — price, customer service, policy features and savings opportunities — so you can feel confident about which provider is right for you. Anti-theft device discount Caret Down Having an anti-theft device in your car might help you save money on your insurance.

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Insurance Life Insurance Homeowner Insurance Cars 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. Barry is a woodworker in his spare time and I cook – I wish I did more, but sometimes I even find it hard to take a shower, so it’s not my time for adding new activities. And it saves on gas too. Become a hermit.

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