Family Balance Sheet
JULY 10, 2023
Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. We put the funds towards new furniture for our sunroom to replace a 15-year-old set that was outdated and very uncomfortable. For more info, read: How We’re Saving for College with Upromise.
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 11, 2016
They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 21, 2013
There are numerous factors to consider when deciding whether to buy your first home or to continue renting – especially when you’re out of college. While you may not want to delay the first purchase of your home, you have to realize that a low credit score, even if the bank does approve you, will not allow you to get the best interest rate.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 30, 2015
At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. Increase our emergency fund to 6 months of expenses. Contribute to our retirement funds. Looking forward.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 30, 2013
I have emergency supplies in the car, including blankets, food, flares, and First Aid. Whenever I travel, I also take water (the result of an unfortunate stranded-in-the-desert incident during college). Financial contact numbers for banks, credit issuers, insurance companies, and others. Credit card with an adequate limit.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 28, 2014
Not long after college, a friend of mine gave me a list of recommended books. Seeing the numbers go up in my spreadsheets and bank accounts is enough for me, but maybe you would benefit from a more visual approach, or perhaps you can set mini goals and rewards along the way. I started counting it, tracking it, and trying to grow it.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 10, 2014
I like travel, I feel it’s important to set money aside for retirement and my son’s college education, and I like charitable giving. An automatic contribution is made monthly to the local food bank, and I tithe. Then, stop spending money on stuff that doesn’t fit with your core values. must be paid.
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