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How to Budget (and Pay) for Yearly Bills + a FREE Speadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

Our Story: April is always a very expensive month for us. Typically in April, I write checks that total in the mid-four figures with everything combined. Years ago, April sent me into a panic and a scramble to find the funds. For ideas to find those funds, read: 25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

Building a portfolio that has at least some less-risky assets can be useful in helping you ride out volatility in the market. It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. To find the best rates, you’ll want to shop around online and compare what banks offer.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was in Asia in April I was reminded that many people in this world aren’t given the option to choose. Glen Craig from Free From Broke asks Are Banks Ratcheting Up Their Profiling Efforts? , “In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.&#. .