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Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 24, 2021
Not sure how to budget for your once-a-year bills? They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! But let me show you how to budget (and pay) for yearly bills with a strategy I’ve used for years.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 29, 2020
That is why I created Family Budget Spreadsheets — a bundle of spreadsheets that we personally use to plan and budget our money. This package is designed to help you organize your finances, create a budget, plan for major purchases, understand your cash flow, and track your net worth.
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Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 9, 2018
I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. This package of 9 Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is designed to help you organize your finances, plan for major purchases, create a budget, understand your cash flow, and track your net worth.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind. Share in the comments!
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 10, 2014
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? That used to be me. That used to be me.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
An important metric that your mortgage lender uses to calculate the amount of money you can borrow is the DTI ratio — comparing your total monthly debts (for example, your mortgage payments, including insurance and property tax payments) to your monthly pre-tax income. How much house can I afford with a VA loan?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 16, 2011
The biggest expense in most people’s budget is their mortgage payment. This extra money can be used to fund your retirement account or pay down some bills. Regardless of what purpose you decide to use this money for, it is always a good idea to get a lower mortgage payment whenever possible.
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