Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. 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? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. My most recent favorite deal was when I bought 5 sour cream containers for 17 cents each by stacking an Ibotta cash back rebate with a store sale. This money went into our regular checking account, but I’d like to start directing it towards our debt.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Health insurance: This is a must; should someone get critically ill, mountains of medical bills can bury you very quickly. It can also cover some of those massive medical bills that tend to come with accidents. Rental or sale incomes are a wonderful way to keep the family coffers full.

Finance Tips 52

Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 13 – Have a yard sale.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The impact of inflation and fast-rising interest rates dampened buyers’ interest, causing sales to slow and price appreciation to decelerate. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Analyze your monthly budget to make sure you can handle mortgage payments along with your other day-to-day bills.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Made me proud!

Green And Frugal 181

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 181