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. Pay off our mortgage debt.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Debt Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey. What inspired you to get debt free? In January 2013 there was a blog post on Keeper of the Home that first awakened me to the concept of living debt free. We were living on one income that placed us just at the top of lower class income level.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

I handle paying the bills and managing the day to day spending. How did you celebrate when you became debt free? This is a huge celebration for us in living debt free! What habits did you form while being debt free that will now stick with you for the long term? Can you cut your cable bill?

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Aaron writes out the checks for the bills every month, I negotiate lower rates for things as needed, and we both put a certain amount into a joint account to buy things for the household and for Henry. Was there something that you gave up that you will go back to now that you are debt free? What are your financial goals now?

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

We wanted to be free to give as much as we could… and to never have to worry about bills. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We quit when we were paying off debt. What are your financial goals now? And deodorant. Crow, anyone?)

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100