Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 24, 2021

Our home owner’s insurance, auto insurance, and local real-estate taxes (for our home and our business property) are due, and on top of that, there have been years where we also owed the Federal government. For ideas to find those funds, read: 25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund.

Bills 130

Bills Budgeting Budget Emergency Fund 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

His idea was to buy some land, a bit outside his own area and develop it into an estate type community – homes with acreage. This man works for a family firm that deals in real estate and has some connections to people who have done development, but has no experience himself. Real estate investors.

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Money Bank Banking 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. Once you have saved a base amount, branch out to put additional money into the stock and bond markets, real estate and other types investments that will grow your money faster than a secure savings account. We did that. Tax yourself.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Back then I had a passbook. You lose.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Michael from Financial Ramblings tells us how to Build a Bigger Nest Egg Through ‘Investment Creep’ , and says, “Turn the principles underlying lifestyle creep in your favor. and says, “While the real estate market continues on the road to recovery, there has been quite a buzz recently regarding reverse mortgages.

Personal Finance 219

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219