Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

So we started shopping around and were shocked to find how expensive outdoor furniture has become. I accessorized with some clearance finds from Target and Sam’s and we are really happy with our new sunroom. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. Ask and ye shall receive!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

Report your rent. Experian and TransUnion now accept rent payments for inclusion on your credit report. Rent payments must be uploaded by third-party service like RentalKharma (currently free), RentReporters ($10 per month) or WilliamPaid (free when you pay your rent from your bank account via the site).

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the video below, learn more about how investing harnesses the power of compound interest, and differs from saving. High-yield savings accounts Online savings accounts and cash management accounts provide higher rates of return than you’ll get in a traditional bank savings or checking account.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions. What if you’re unable to rent out your property? You may suddenly have tenants who can no longer pay their rent, while you may still have a mortgage of your own to pay.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

So, I started with that amount and then went about finding other ways to save money fast. Automate Your Savings Now that I had the baseline ($600 a month), the next step was to automate the process. I set up a standing order from my checking account to my savings on the first of every month, still at $600.

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