Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. Yep, I found a $20 bill last year on the beach! We’re converting our basement to a family room area and the original family room (in the pic above) is becoming a home office. On one side, it could go down as a very resourceful month.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After graduating with our bachelor’s degrees Jon and I had about $36,000 in debt between us. They blog at 2 Copper Coins.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off?

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APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. Tell us about you and your family. We’re a family of five, including, me, my wife and 3 children: 15 year old fraternal twins and a 12 year old son.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Even though the future may offer a brighter hope, one thing that is dim at the moment of crisis and that is, even if you do not have any money anymore, the bills will continue to come. Good money management technique is what you need to get the bills paid. You cannot afford not having a roof over your head or shelter for your family.

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JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. How much debt did you pay off?

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga.

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JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

That merry time of year that is filled with faith, family, food, and a little bit shopping. The average American will spend about $700 on holiday purchases* and unfortunately many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. 3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This trip was a reward for our years of paying off six figures of debt , and we were going to pack a lot into our week. Finding extra money has become a game for me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Do you keep your family in a survival mode? Arranging a family financial analysis is very important to long term financial success. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. Here are some tips to conduct an effective family financial analysis.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

I’m going to be spending the next few weeks giving my family’s finances a good spring cleaning. T – time-based, tangible, In 2019, we paid off six figures of non-mortgage debts. Related Reading : How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt. Update (or create) your Family Balance Sheet. Review Your Bills.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

That merry time of year that is filled with faith, family, food, and a little bit of shopping. Americans will spend about $900 on holiday purchases** and unfortunately, many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. Take these steps and have a Debt Free Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. I use my plasma money for special treats for my family and me. However, once we paid off all of that debt, I started playing the credit card game. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Without bills in your name, such as a credit card, car loan or utility, it’s hard to demonstrate that you can pay bills on time. Instead of basing your loan offer on your credit, they look at your academic performance and earning potential to determine your ability to pay back the debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2019

I called around to several local attorneys to get prices for their services and we settled on an out of town attorney that a family member recommended. That’s the amount of our medical bills we need to pay before our bills are covered by the members’ shares. Related Reading: Our original Debt Freedom Plan.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Through this generous program, deserving applicants are awarded an opportunity to earn their college degree debt free. KC Scholars has been delivering on their mission of scholars graduating debt free for more than six years. The newest example of the program’s extraordinary offerings lies in the 2023 Traditional Scholarships.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Still, when it comes to safeguarding your family, your legacy and the very future of your business, life insurance becomes an indispensable tool. Benefits of Life Insurance for Entrepreneurs and their Families Integrating life insurance into your business plan can provide a multitude of advantages for both you and your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. The post Where we found money in March 2021 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Finding extra money is a game for me. I found $1681 and $3433.68, respectively.

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. We strive to be a pretty active family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2013

Not too long ago, a family member asked me if I would be willing to co-sign on a loan. My rule of lending to family: Don’t. With everything that’s going on right now, we can’t really afford to take on that kind of debt obligation. Are You Prepared to Take on That Debt? It was a somewhat large loan.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. Tell us about you and your family. My family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska before my Junior year in high school. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Our Debt Freedom Plan includes a family trip to Walt Disney World after we pay off our non-mortgage debt and a trip to Hawaii to celebrate paying off our mortgages. More Debt Freedom posts: Our Debt Freedom Plan. WHY We Want to be Debt Free. It was like he spoke our language. photo credit.

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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. But once I created our debt freedom plan and outlined the steps we would take to wade through the hardships, I was overcome with relief.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Are you routinely late on paying bills? When our finances are organized, bills are paid on time, checking account are not overdrawn, and l ife seems to flow better. By the end of October, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. This series was written based on my family’s experiences.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We are privileged in that we both have good-paying jobs and have more than enough money to cover the bills. I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. We make regular trips to visit family, but don’t really do any other traveling.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. Within a year after settlement, we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

Prior to 2020, we spent years aggressively paying off six figures of non-mortgage debts , so saving for college was sporadic deposits into a regulard savings account and basically on the back burner. Please: READ AND RESEARCH TO DETERMINE what is best for you and your family. It’s FREE! Sign up for Upromise HERE!

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. While high compared to their average of six percent in 2022, that’s significantly lower than other forms of consumer debt. What is a home equity loan?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

We carried no credit card debt and we contributed to our retirement. We had a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. One of the hardest conversations I have had with my husband was when I told him that I didn’t know how we would pay our bills that month. Yep, life was good.

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JULY 9, 2014

When my husband and I wrote our Debt Freedom Plan earlier this year, we made a commitment to scrutinize our monthly expenses to find money to put towards our plan. Last summer my husband started volunteering at the Y in exchange for a free family membership and now we have all of the benefits of the gym, but not the monthly fee.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. The post Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Finding extra money is a game for me. April 2021 – I found $715.62.

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