Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. The key is to plan-plan-plan.

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March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

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. To ease my anxiety about our new loans, we took the Financial Peace University home course and it changed how we thought about debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

In fact, it was one of my 2020 financial goals. I printed a recent statement or bill of each account and wrote any important details about each account number, the advisor or rep’s name and phone number, and the log-in password. I had all of this info scattered in my brain and in different file folders.

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Family Financial Goals 2020 Insurance 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

Are you surprised when your credit card bill arrives at how much more you charged than you thought you had? We need to work together to set some financial goals and a budget for you so that you can resist spending money on items that really don’t matter in the long run. Lastly, set some financial goals. Yes or No.

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Financial Goals College Tuition Goals Credit Cards 174

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

There’s a yearly fee and a learning curve, but I love YNAB and it helps me stay on budget and financially organized with our day-to-day checking and savings accounts. Pay our bills in a timely manner. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan. Project short-term cash needs.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. SMART goals are: S – specific. Review Your Bills. This is a great time to perform an audit to review your bills to see if you’re paying too much. M – measurable.

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Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. You’re now in the trenches of the new year, do those goals still make sense? When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T. Review Your Bills. Bills to review: home owners insurance.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

A few years ago, we were struggling financially and I felt like our situation was hopeless. At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. Contribute to our retirement funds.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Debt Emergency Fund Goals 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills. Find better ways to cut back on costs and reach your savings goal, as well as find better ways to make your money earn you more money.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2011

Welcome in the beauty of the season with 5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Finances Review your 2011 Financial Goals. Did you make some financial goals for 2011 back in January? Take some time this month to review your goals. Organize your financial paperwork. When was the last time you reviewed them.

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Finance Financial Goals Goals Credit 127

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. Last year we decided that it was time to cut the cable cord when our bill increased dramatically. But one thing we didn’t want to do was feel like we were living a life of “lack” or sacrifice. We want to have our cake and eat it too. Gym Membership.

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Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

You can use these funds as retirement income, to pay medical bills or for any other goal. Most refinances won’t affect your property taxes, but completing a remodel with a cash-out refinance can increase your home’s value — which could mean a higher tax bill. Your credit score will temporarily take a hit.

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Refinancing Work Debt Financial Goals 52

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

The income from my extra jobs went straight to debt payments, and my regular day job paid the bills, while enabling me to build up a small amount of savings. He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Bankrate’s AdvisorMatch can connect you to a CFP® professional to help you achieve your financial goals. Here’s what financial planning is all about and what you need to know to get started. What is a financial plan? Taxes – How can you minimize your tax bill and ensure the money is there when you need it?

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Goals Debt Taxes Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

The Family Office Manager might track spending, reconcile and manage the accounts, pay the bills on time, and update the Family Balance Sheet. The tasks will vary between households, so devise a to-do list of your family's financial tasks , so that the FOM knows what is expected of them. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}.

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

We hit our Annual Household Portion (think: deductible) with this medical event and our medical bills started to be paid by the other members’ shares. On the spreadsheet below, you’ll see that the December bills were quite high. A recap of our medical bills for 2017. Payment due to providers: $75,717.82.

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Health Insurance Insurance 2017 Bills 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Then set aside money for your monthly bills such as electricity, water, internet, phone, house, car, etc; and other expenditures like personal items. Set Financial Goals. When you’re struggling to pay your monthly billings, then you might think that saving is too far out of reach. The rest, add it to your savings.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Consider directing at least a portion of your pay toward long-term financial goals, like saving for retirement and purchasing a life insurance plan. Depending on your circumstances, there may be other final expenses like medical bills to pay as well. Life insurance can help alleviate or even eliminate these expenses.

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Life Insurance Insurance Graduation Financial Goals 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Over the summer, I bought an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker on Amazon’s Prime day.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals. Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS The U.S. savings bond is redeemed before five years, a penalty of the last three months’ interest is charged. Treasury notes stretch out up to 10 years.

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April Lowes CD Bank 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2011

To reach any goals in your life, including your financial goals, you need to switch from the hare’s mindset to that of the tortoise. Start with a reasonable savings goal, one that is manageable and yet still allow yourself some fun and luxuries. In the end, the tortoise crossed the finish line first.

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Pay Off Debt Win Debt Goals 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

Set Monthly Money Goals. Do a review of your finances this month to set monthly financial goals for yourself and your family. Monthly goals are better than yearly goals, because a month is a short enough time that you will actually stick to them.

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Goals Financial Goals New Year's Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

When you overspend for convenience, you sink into debt, stuck with high interest credit card payments and risk of damaging your credit when you fall behind on your bills. Excuses and avoidance are dangerous to your long term financial health. Get Organized'

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Price Rent Financial Goals Converse 209

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

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 can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years. Made me proud!

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 179

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Fortunately, the weather has been mild and we will no doubt enjoy the super low utility bills from the last several weeks. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. I LOVE the reprieve from high gas/electric bills. Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

One of them is throwing a lavish wedding that he can’t really afford, and the other is trying to figure out how to pay the bills that keep piling up without having to give up his expensive luxury SUV. There have been two instances, recently, in which I have seen people I know desperately trying to look as though they are rich.

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Debt Wedding Money Financial Goals 274

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. While I don’t advocate the use of credit cards with a continuing balance, we do use a credit card on many purchases and pay the balance off when the bill comes. How We Saved this Week: 1.

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100