Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. But in the end, $155 is still a gift. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

The book also provides a quiz to help you reflect on your tendencies in the above areas. When you have low income, little savings, not much time to accumulate or lots of debt, you probably don’t want to be investing at high risk levels, according to Invesco. Set your financial goals. Nothing in life is certain.

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Financial Goals Goals Money Real Estate 222

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Should you spend the money on that new flat screen and sound bar, or save it for the emergency fund? Consider not only the financial aspects, but the life enjoyment aspects as well.

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Financial Goals Emergency Fund Money Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Start saving for college. Pay off our mortgage debt.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Debt Goals Emergency Fund 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the most important things in life is to find ways to achieve your financial goals. Whether you are aiming to protect your loved ones, to save for your child’s education, or to plan for your own retirement, you should have a road map that will guide you as you save and invest. Plan For Your Death As Early As Now.

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Life Insurance Financial Goals Insurance Taxes 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Not long after college, a friend of mine gave me a list of recommended books. Those books, Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad , Ecker’s The Millionaire Mind , Orman’s Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke , among others, became the catalyst for a brand new personal hobby… money. Put a System in Place. Track Your Progress.

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Hobby Money Making Goals 189

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? Another book that really helped was The Debt-Free Spending Plan by JoAnnah Nagler. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

If you didn’t ring in the New Year with thousands of dollars in savings, no debt, and a budget, there is always time to get on the right track. Set Monthly Money Goals. Do a review of your finances this month to set monthly financial goals for yourself and your family. And don’t worry about that saying.

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Goals Financial Goals New Year's Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? Yes, $993 a year for something that ensures your financial stability should something happen to the breadwinner(s). In my book, insurance is an absolute necessity.

Money 52

Money Insurance Debt Bulk 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015. Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I have been sharing my passion for simple living on GrowingSlower.com since 2011, and I now have added the Real Mom’s Guide series of books and courses to further encourage my readers! I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover.

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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I quit my job to focus on my own stuff (blogging, painting, rental property, my iPhone app, writing Kindle books, etc.). I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Chapter 17 in this book is titled, “Why not run the family office?” ” Stanley wrote about Susan, a wife and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. She treated her role like a job and helped her family achieve financial independence.

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Office Money Family Finance 182

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015. February Update. See you on Thursday, March 26.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

She blogs about books at [link]. Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015. Can I make do with something else around my house?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. You’ll save yourself so much money. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. – Look for coupons on Groupon, your local coupon magazine, the Bonus Book, or the course’s website. Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? Once I got home from that money changing event at my grandparents’ house, my best friend told me about this financial series she and her husband had been going through at church called Financial Peace University (Dave Ramsey).

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. His Financial Peace University teaches people how to make the right decisions regarding money and empowers them to achieve their financial goals.

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Giveaway Package Financial Goals Debt 94

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

We usually make New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, go back to school, stop smoking, save money, eat better, etc. This can be a positive and motivational experience to help them focus on new beginnings and setting goals. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year.

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Kids Goals Kids and Family New Year's 85

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

When my wife and I got married, we both made the decision that our first financial priority would be becoming debt free. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? He took all of our financial information and put together a plan for us to get out of debt as fast as possible.

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

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. How We Saved this Week: 1. We earn cash back on our credit card purchases and I have been saving up our points to cash them in for a $100 Lands’ End gift card. Unintended savings.

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

Although this part of this book is about how to let the super wealthy children have the same opportunities that are forced on most of us – to encounter and overcome difficulties, the sentiments apply to all of us. Read more on my story in my book. Set new financial goals for yourself. Challenge yourself.

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Debt College Student Money 167

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? I explain exactly how to create a Wants and Needs list in my book. More book info below.). If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Where are you from?

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Becoming debt-free became very appealing and the idea of being able to give more, save more, and live more was the direction we wanted to go. This list needs to be updated and we need to add additional steps of paying off a sudden car note and saving for some other high ticket items. Increase business emergency savings.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

To really understand your money approach and attitude, ask yourself and each other open ended money questions – about how your folks dealt with money, how you were raised, what you prefer and don’t prefer financially and etc. These were questions such as ” Which of your parents made the financial decisions”.

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Money Giveaway Goals Debt 269

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? After getting my husband on board, we bought The Total Money Makeover on audio book and would listed to it on repeat daily. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Your Money Personality A little more than a year ago, I read a book called First Comes Love, Then Comes Money: A Couple’s Guide to Financial Communication. Will this expenditure help me reach my goals? Make sure you ask yourself if your spending is helping you toward your money goals. You can either write.

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Motivation Money Goals Finance 250

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? While we were paying off our debt there were many books that we helpful. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. What are your financial goals now?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finance Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

Good decisions can result in your ability to get a better job, make more money, save more money, invest for gain and other steps that help you end up in financial plus land. Find and use checklists, articles, books and other knowledge sources about the circumstances and results of your choices. Researching your options.

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Making Home Financial Goals At&T 240

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

All of this plays into our desire for financial stability. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We did watch Financial Peace University with a few of our friends and that was encouraging. What are your financial goals now? We sold the excess.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I want my family to enjoy life, but we also have some pretty serious financial goals that we are trying to achieve. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. You might also want to read, 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And if you’re worried about being able to save enough of your earnings to meet your retirement goals , building wealth through passive income is a strategy that might appeal to you, too. Many people think that passive income is about getting something for nothing,” says financial coach and retired hedge fund manager Todd Tresidder.

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Investing in the financial markets might sound like one of the scariest parts of managing your finances, but it’s also potentially the most rewarding. A savings account just won’t build wealth. That makes investing one of the best things that Americans of any age can do to get on the road toward financial well-being.

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Taxes Growing Money College Tuition 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? I found as much information as I could on line about personal finance from personal finance blogs and I read Dave Ramsey’s book “ The The Total Money Makeover ” which really made sense to me. As long as we can save for it we enjoy it.

Debt 100

Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100