Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Life suddenly changed for most of us in March 2020 and this past year of the pandemic has reinforced how important an emergency fund is. If you’re able, maybe use some of your stimulous money to put towards building an emergency fund. If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account. Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust. Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family.

Frugal 100

Frugal June Flights CD 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. What I do is use my credit cards in conjunction with cash back apps. Believe me!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

If you exchange gifts with all of your adult siblings, maybe this year you can see if they’d be willing to do a name draw. After all, there’s no point in making something just so you can give a gift, especially if it’s a gift the recipient wouldn’t like. See if there are any places you can cut costs.

Holiday 169

Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. krantcents: How Will You Measure Your Life?

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188