Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

T – time based, tangible, Take a peek at my family’s financial goals–I keep our Debt Freedom Plan on our refrigerator door for a constant reminder of our financial goals. Update (or create) your Family Balance Sheet. And I definitely added ‘Pay Rent’ on the list. Review Your Bills. R – realistic.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Next summer?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

As I reflect back to January 2016, I started that year pretty determined to pay off the balance of our non-mortgage debts. Unfortunately, we did not hit that goal and in part, have made some major changes to our Debt Freedom Plan. Our Debt Freedom Plan Started in 2013: The year 2012 was quite exciting for me and my husband.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I totally agree.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. If eating out two to three times a week costs the family one hundred dollars, become ruthless at reducing that amount in half.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? ” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful? You see theres a reason that the majority of people are in debt.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Rent instead of own. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Be comfortable, but don’t overdo it.

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

Luckily, not poor enough to wreck our lives, but basically we lived paycheck to paycheck—our philosophy was “As long as the bills are paid, spend it all.” When my husband finished his apprenticeship program we wanted to start a family and so we had to make some real changes to the way we were living to survive on one income.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These loans come with credit-building tools, flexible repayment terms and special features for debt consolidation and home improvement projects. Direct payment to creditors with debt consolidation loans. Maximum debt-to-income ratio: 75%, including mortgage and the loan you’re applying for. Minimum annual income: None.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Doing so will empower you to make the best decisions for your family — and your wallet. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Analyze your monthly budget to make sure you can handle mortgage payments along with your other day-to-day bills. Buying a house: A step-by-step guide 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Pay your bills on time and avoid carrying credit card balances, and you’re well on your way to an excellent score. Debt load – 30%.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. Aside from those exceptions, we did all the work ourselves and with the help of family. Our son is 29 and biological. Go figure.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? If both you and your spouse are eating out every day for lunch, you’re looking at $128/month – on top of your regular grocery bill.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

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. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. During that time, I started to budget for everything. lined paper.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 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. Categories could include, but are not limited to: rent/mortgage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

All you need is a list of expenses, both fixed (rent, loan repayments) and variable (food, clothes, fuel), and a list of all sources of income. Your budget helps you manage your debts, get them paid off and stops you getting in any deeper. They have single handedly created the huge amount of personal debt in this country.

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