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Our 2019 Financial Goal

Family Balance Sheet

In previous years, I would create a long list of financial goals, only to have little accomplished by the end of the December. I almost stopped writing goals down altogether. In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018.

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Family Vital Information Binder

Family Balance Sheet

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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I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance? – Life Happens

Savings Corner

Consider directing at least a portion of your pay toward long-term financial goals, like saving for retirement and purchasing a life insurance plan. This is also an opportune time to explore the life insurance offered through your new employer. Life insurance can help alleviate or even eliminate these expenses.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

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. Therefore, it’s important to do your research as you pick and choose.

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Medi-Share Update: One Year Later

Family Balance Sheet

Health insurance is a struggle for many people, and for us it became a big source of anxiety at the end of 2015 when our insurance company went out of business. We scrambled to research new plans, but after 11 years with the same company we were out of the loop regarding the insurance landscape at that time.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Health Sharing Ministry.

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