Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 24, 2012

I'm in close contact with their office through out the year, so there are never any surprises at tax time. Three simple office supplies keep our paperwork organized.and really it isn't rocket science. Three simple office supplies keep our paperwork organized.and really it isn't rocket science. 3 Simple Office Supplies.

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Office Supplies Taxes Office Simple 153

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 12, 2023

Bill Davis, USMC (retired) , was an Assistant Chief of Staff for Facilities at the Marine Forces Reserve and served tours as a Staff Officer at Headquarters Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Forces Reserve. Today, he is the National Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer for the Young Marines.

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Radios Arlington Military United States 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

We generally don’t have a lot of medical bills–just the usual stuff like annual physicals, some blood work, and an occasional sick visit. At that appointment, the doctor immediately referred us to a specialist, and told us to “go straight to his office. DO NOT STOP!”

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2017 Health Insurance September Insurance 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Are you routinely late on paying bills? For me personally, when my budget, checkbook, and home office are organized, I feel more in control of my life and I am less stressed. When our finances are organized, bills are paid on time, checking account are not overdrawn, and l ife seems to flow better. I AM NOT A FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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Finance Organic Organization Budgeting 193

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. I developed our family balance sheet years ago when I needed a way to talk to my husband about our finances.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 3, 2017

Although we certainly enjoyed the spring like days and I won’t mind the heating bill. A cold call from a local family owned insurance business in February resulted in us saving $200 a year with our homeowners insurance and $600 a year with our business’ building insurance for the same coverage. How We Saved in February.

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February 2017 Insurance Homeowner Insurance 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives. Get the family involved. Ask your family for suggestions. What is going on in the week ahead?

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

My husband and I are self-employed and own a chiropractic office where he is the chiropractor and I am the business manager. After renting an office for 12 years, we had nothing to show for it and the space was starting to feel a bit cramped. However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash.

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Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Designate a Family Office Manager. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. But I also want to be the Family Office Manager (FOM). The Family Office Manager might track spending, reconcile and manage the accounts, pay the bills on time, and update the Family Balance Sheet.

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The journey started in 2012 when we bought an office building for our business and then found ourselves with a lot of debt and not enough cash flow. We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. Is your office eco-friendly? Set it up the night before, to save time. Your wallet will thank you for it!

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2011

I am a firm believer that every one's grocery bill can be pared down with just a little bit of organization and time involvement. I don't have a fancy print out for my menu and grocery list, I use the tons of notebook paper that I have in my office from the Back-to-School sales. I think I got most of it for free or mere pennies.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Office 157

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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Life Insurance Insurance Debt College Tuition 52

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Today’s post is all about gifts for friends and family! Our canvases are great for decorating your home or office and make the perfect gifts for the holiday season and beyond! Switch to Cricket Wireless, save on your wireless bill and do MORE this holiday season. Product Name: Shutterball. Product Price: $24.99.

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2013 Giveaway Family Wireless 98

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. The store is very close to our office, so picking up was convenient. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed? Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. I tried something new this week.

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Budgeting Budget Delivery Service Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. off my gas bill if I were filling up my 17-gallon vehicle, or $4 off grocery dollars. This updated post is not sponsored.

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 13, 2020

If you host big family meals or gatherings, you need a table large enough to accommodate everyone and you need plenty of chairs. Whether you work from home or just need a little space to keep records and pay your bills, having a home office can be super convenient. Dining Areas. Living Rooms.

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Furniture Saving Storage Dining 69

Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

I was starving when I left his office, and every part of me wanted to stop at my favorite little sushi place, but I didn’t. Family game nights or hosting a game night at home with friends is one of our all-time favorite things to do. I pay half the bill, about $22 monthly, saving me $88. Cut cable or find an alternative.

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Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When you sit for someone else, that’s money that doesn’t have to go to the sitter — and might be used to pay utility bills. So, when he’s done, we give it to a neighborhood family that struggles financially. Or, if you are really worried about giving cash, consider paying a bill directly.

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Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Our small business was going well and we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property. I was reminded that even though August 2013 was a scary time, I learned some valuable lessons and proved to myself that I can make positive changes with regards to my family’s finances. Yep, life was good.

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Finance Debt August 2013 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

The weather outside is frightful, but that doesn’t mean you have to expect skyrocketing power bills this winter. According to the Efficient Windows Collaborative, installing energy-efficient double- or triple-paned windows can save money on your power bills over time. Make your windows work for you. Use a Humidier.

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Money Heaters Re-use Saving 94

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

Are your financial documents piled up in the corner of your office or under your desk? Bills - Utility bills can be tossed the following month when you receive your next statement and it shows that the bill was paid, unless you need the bill for tax deduction purposes, then refer to Taxes below.

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Home Improvement Taxes Credit Cards Bills 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2015

Double-check your homeowners policy to make sure that your home office, and the business activities that take place in your home are properly covered by insurance. As an entrepreneur, you need to make sure that you aren’t putting your fledgling business at risk with big medical bills.

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Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance United States 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. I also have ‘rainy day’ cash in an envelope that I put in a ‘small safe’ (you can get them via amazon.com) or Office Max. Heck, I actually survive on $30 bucks a week for the family. now how do I do it?

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2011

The Family Balance Sheet is a form that I created to help me communicate the state of our finances with my husband. Clean your home office or work space. The post reviews what is recommended for bank statements, bills, credit card statements, household records, legal documents, pay stubs, receipts and taxes.

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Finance Financial Goals Goals Credit 127

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Get the family involved. On your designated planning day, pull out the family activity calendar. Is there soccer practice, mid-week church activities or a late night at the office? The first page in the binder is a master list (see photo below) of my family's favorite, quick fix, healthy meals. Ask THEM for suggestions.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

According to What Do College Career Services Offices Do? Be smart, don’t treat your buddies to drinks, charge spring break trips or use expensive credit for other purchases where the product is gone before the bill comes. Keep track of what you have on your monthly card bill. Read up on what colleges may offer.

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College Graduation Used Points 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2013

According to Lee Drozak on My Office Assistant : “for every interruption you lose 8 minutes of focus time. Schedule your message checking activity and train your family, friends, bosses and co-workers to NOT expect instant replies! The brain is designed to focus on just one problem at a time and needs time to process each event.

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Phones Work Tools Psychology 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Place these copies in the home office and make them readily available for review at any time. But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Know Your Actual Budget.

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College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

For the Mommas

AUGUST 7, 2012

And they’re perfect for projects at home, school or the office. A standard pencil box just didn’t seem to fit the bill. Participate in the family-friendly “Make Something Astrobright” design challenges and unleash your creativity for a chance to win AstroBrights Paper and other prizes! Talk about brilliant!

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Sweepstakes Oreo Cookies Paper Win 69

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. I own a software consultancy that I run from home and my husband is a letter carrier with the post office. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together. Today’s debt free story is from Aja.

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

If you’ve got dishes to prepare for the office potluck, dinner at the in-laws and Christmas morning breakfast—in addition to your annual holiday baking—you’ve got some big grocery bills that figure into the cost of Christmas. Invite people to your house instead of making the rounds between your family and the in-laws.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

I moved the furniture around; I had left it the same as when I took over this office and had never really been comfortable. All this meant that the only financial things I needed to do was pay the monthly bills as they came in. I found I had more spare time to spend with the family as well.

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Making Work Occasions Pace 238

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

I have house sat for numerous family members and it has worked out great. Some large corporations have exchange programs in which you go to work in the office in another city or country. A working holiday is a great way to see the world without dipping into your savings or running up a huge credit card bill.

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Travel Swap Home and Garden Couch 243

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

The sewer district will call on imminent domain to seize an easement on YOUR land and bill you for not only the building of the new sewer lines, but also on a monthly basis to pay for them. What you see today as a quiet family friendly zone, may actually already be on its way to becoming a commercial district.

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money? Afford Anything: Why I Quit My Job – And Why I Almost Didn’t A reader emailed herand said: “What I’d truly like to do is figure out how to work for myself – or create passive income so I can work on my own projects without worrying about the bills.”

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200