Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12? 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. Review Your Bills. 7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances.

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Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

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. I remember my mom showing me how she balanced the checkbook every month and paid bills.

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California Cars Car College 171

Family Balance Sheet

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. Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!

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College Used 2020 Saving 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2013

"Debt is Dumb, Cash is King" - Dave Ramsey. He has successfully inspired thousands of people to a life free of credit cards and debt. If we could reduce our spending by 12-18%, we could put that money towards our debt. We didn''t even have ATM cards at the beginning of March, so I had to order them. Thanks for reading.

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Credit Cards Credit Debt March 100

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. March 2021 – I found $747. Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground.

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Money May Donation 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. Why do we need it?

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United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Family Balance Sheet

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 year we decided that it was time to cut the cable cord when our bill increased dramatically. Are you looking for more ways to cut your monthly expenses?

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Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Things went well for a while; I was paying my bills and traveling. Reducing Debt. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise. I say, set your priorities and pick your purchases wisely and by doing so you can avoid debt for good.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? 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. Review Your Bills.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt?

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Ryan is a high school math teacher and also officiates college basketball (November thru March). 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?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Turn off the lights. Lower the thermostat in the winter. Buy an energy efficient water heater.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Meanwhile, one of my other friends, who is halfway through nursing school and up to her eyeballs in debt IS going because she feels OBLIGATED. Let me tell you what I’ll be doing with that money instead: paying my rent, paying my bills, and spending on my current priorities. The bachelorette party is in Mid March.

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Europe Wedding Money Goals 202