Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. How I’m managing our family budget during the Pandemic: We pay ourselves at the beginning of each month, so when this crisis started in mid-March, we were covered for the month. Folks did we just enter the twilight zone?!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

One of the hardest things to stick to is a budget. I don’t like budgets myself, and actually refer to what I do with my money as a “ spending plan.” ” But budget or spending plan, the reality is that it can be hard to stick to your money commitments when something else comes along. must be paid.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the holiday season in full swing and inflation weighing on people’s finances, more than 75% of Americans expect to spend less on New Year’s plans compared to last year and 1 in 3 people are planning to make a finance-related New Year’s resolution for 2023, according to a new WalletHub survey , released today.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In highly affluent circles, a family office is a private wealth management firm that manages the finances and investments for the ultra-wealthy and their families. Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But with careful planning and budgeting, you can still provide your little one with everything they need while saving for their future. But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Stick to your budget and only buy what you truly need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2014

When I first met him, my husband was not a budgeter. He was happy saving a small amount of his money and spending the rest, and he felt that budgets were restrictive and for people with a lot less money than he had. When I started budgeting, many pieces of the money puzzle fell into place for me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Who needs a budget?’ So who needs to worry about budgeting, savings plans and a secure financial future? The thing is, not having a budget is rather like not having a map when you set out on a road trip. If they had a budget, they would know the answer to this, right down to the last cent. . Well, actually, no!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Does your property tax bill give you anxiety?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances. I developed our family balance sheet years ago when I needed a way to talk to my husband about our finances. Review Your Bills. Use spring as a reminder to review your bills to see if you’re paying too much. Bills to review: home owners insurance. Are You Paying Too Much?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2012

Many financial gurus extoll the virtues of giving, and even indicate that giving is part of successful finances. Conscious Spending as You Attempt to Budget According to Your Values One of the most important things you can do for your finances is to budget according to your values. What are your priorities?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

I was reminded that even though August 2013 was a scary time, I learned some valuable lessons and proved to myself that I can make positive changes with regards to my family’s finances. 5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry. Do NOT put your head in the sand. Instead, take a deep breath and assess the situation.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget. Define your needs.

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JUNE 25, 2019

But budgeting for your vacation can take a lot out of you. Planning ahead can help you set and stick to a vacation budget without skimping on the fun. Base Your Vacation on Your Budget. You can enjoy a camping trip, stay with a relative, or even make your time at home a staycation without racking up bills.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Do you need to lower your grocery bill? I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

The key is to invest the time to teach your kids the right ways to manage their finances. Teach them actionable methods and strategies that will help them learn all of the ropes of personal finance. Teach them how to pay bills. You should however teach them the importance of paying their bills in full and on time.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Source : freepik.com Managing finances can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming endeavor. Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. Sometimes one just needs a little outside perspective and guidance to get their finances back on track.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. In short, if it involves finances, then there’s a way to plan for it and optimize the outcome. Investments – How can you save and invest to grow wealthy?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We lowered our living expenses and looked at our bills and decided what we could live without. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

That inspired me to be intentional with my finances and to follow Dave’s six steps. Look over your current budget. We had financial advisors look over our budget and make suggestions about what we could cut. In those meetings, one of the things we discuss is finances. We try to discuss finances once a week.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

” Stanley wrote about Susan, a wife and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. Even though I was helping my husband from home part-time with his business, I still felt like I wasn’t contributing to our finances and that drove me crazy.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. I can, however, help you with the plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Written Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

If you can choose to develop a more positive attitude about your finances, you’ll find it easier to make a few small changes in your saving and spending. Create a Budget You have to have a budget to know where your money comes from and where it has to go to. Problem spending areas become obvious when you look at your budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. So let’s look at the most common personal finance mistakes and what you can do to prevent or fix them. That was me, at any rate.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Determining affordability requires balancing your vehicle needs and budget. How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. This measure compares your monthly bills to your gross monthly income. Can you afford the car you want?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Money Drain hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #356 and included Jana’s post, Increase Productivity with a Light Workload. Finally, the guest post, How to Have a Small Budget Wedding , was included in the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #7 hosted by 20’s Finances and the Festival of Frugality #331 hosted by One Smart Dollar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Make it obvious that you want to split the bill. Even if you were invited to the occasion (as opposed to initiating it yourself), don’t assume that everyone else will automatically be prepared to pay their share of the bill when it arrives. Even if your budget is on the tight side, don’t feel that you have to neglect your friends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Are you having a hard time controlling your finances? Many parents are finding it hard to control their finances and stretch their wallet these days more than ever. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. Create a Budget. You are not alone!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In addition a couple fantastic personal finance books are also up for grabs. Bonus Prize Yes there is a bonus.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I’m not much into budgeting. It’s true that what I do with money technically amounts to a budgeting technique, but the idea of a traditional budget has never appealed to me. It’s a lot like a budget, and many people have told me they think that it’s a budget. Let’s consult the budget.

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Emergency Fund Budget Budgeting Psychology 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. So we spent some time researching on ways to cut down our grocery bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Cooperation is an important key to successful budgeting. Examine Your Budget and Look For Loopholes Loopholes are those unnecessary expenses that are a waste of funds. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations. Creating a Budget is Easy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

I mean, I was living from pay check to pay check , always hoping I’d find whatever money I needed to pay the bills. See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

As we are getting married in just two and a half short months (gosh, time flies), my fiancé and I sat down a couple of weekends ago to do a comprehensive budget analysis. We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. Other than housing, our biggest budget buster is transportation.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. strict budget.

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