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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

My mission has always been to help families build a strong financial plan, gain confidence with their money, and live the life of their dreams. That is why I created Family Budget Spreadsheets — a bundle of spreadsheets that we personally use to plan and budget our money.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. This blog was based on my very first spreadsheet, the Family Balance Sheet. That first family balances sheet sparked my love for spreadsheets, and over the years I created many more out of necessity.

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Reasons to Consider Replacing Your Front Door

Koupon Karen

Every homeowner understands the importance of regularly updating and renovating their home. Your front door serves as an entryway into your home, welcoming guests and providing security for you and your family. Your front door serves as an entryway into your home, welcoming guests and providing security for you and your family.

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Key Signs It’s Time for a Roof Makeover

Koupon Karen

Involving a reputable Plainfield roofing company can provide peace of mind and ensure that any decision to renovate is based on expert analysis. Replacing damaged or missing shingles promptly can prevent more extensive damage, but if the problem is widespread, it might be time for a complete roof renovation.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

The building offered so much potential, but needed a lot of work and we set out to renovate our dream office. The business softened, renovations were more costly than expected, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. We were excited to cross this accomplishment off our bucket list.

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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

Family Balance Sheet

But in August 2013, our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. 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. My Life Plan.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

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. 3 – Cash flow necessary business expenses and renovations. I menu planned consistently to keep our grocery bills under control. DONE – 6/1/2014.

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