Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2013

View all of your accounts in one place, monitor your spending activity, create a personalized budget, and track your budgeting goals (for FREE) with LearnVest’s My Money Center ~. LearnVest’s My Money Center will give you a snapshot of your overall finances, including your assets, debts, and net worth. Freebies'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I treated the baking process like it was an end in itself and not a tool to get what I wanted. I’ve failed at many budgets this way. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. Do you want to be debt free?

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freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

Check out this guest post by Angela from Debt Consolidation Care: It needs no mention that budgets and savings play a pivotal role in assisting consumers in paying off debt. Through a budget they can monitor their investment and make the most of their hard-earned dollars. This will help you stay out of debt.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 28, 2012

View all of your accounts in one place, monitor your spending activity, create a personalized budget, and track your budgeting goals (for FREE) with LearnVest’s My Money Center ~. LearnVest’s My Money Center will give you a snapshot of your overall finances, including your assets, debts, and net worth.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs are both financing tools that allow you to borrow against your ownership stake in your home. Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are two similar finance tools — methods of borrowing money against the ownership stake you have in your home. HELOC: What is it?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. While high compared to their average of six percent in 2022, that’s significantly lower than other forms of consumer debt. What is a home equity loan?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Determining affordability requires balancing your vehicle needs and budget. How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. Lenders will look at your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. Can you afford the car you want?

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 5, 2012

This is a free budgeting resource and it is truly fabulous. By tracking your expenses you will likely find ways to save, reduce your debt and have better success tracking your investments. I think you’ll actually have fun budgeting with this tool. One of my favorite free resources on the web is Mint.com.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2016

It’s not easy to answer, but Chris Hogan has developed an assessment tool, Retire Inspired Quotient (R:IQ) , to help you determine that number. To use the tool, you will need to enter how much you already have saved, how long you have until retirement, and how much income you think you will need to fund your retirement.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 5, 2011

By tracking your expenses you will likely find ways to save, reduce your debt and have better success tracking your investments. I think you’ll actually have fun budgeting with this tool. There are also mobile apps available for different types of mobile phones to help you track on-the-go.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Good-credit borrowers with low debt-to-income ratios often get the lowest rates. Loan payments should fit comfortably into your monthly budget. APR or interest rate: APR represents the cost of borrowing, making it the best apples-to-apples cost comparison tool. Enter your interest rate. Choose a repayment term.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2012

Those who just go along, hoping for the best, are usually the ones who struggle financially or get themselves into too much debt. To do this, you really do need to have a budget. So bite the bullet and sit down to create an effective personal and household budget. Your budget is your most important tool in your financial plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. ” Managing Debt. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Some of the guilt has to do with the fact that you might not have a lot of money, or that you might be trying to get rid of debt. Rather than feeling as though you need a certain amount of money to be successful, or “keeping score” through how much you amass, take a look at the situation and realize that money is a tool.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit. I am a big believer in communicating.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Issuers are prohibited from providing cards to people under 21 unless they have proof of independent income or a co-signer — someone who agrees to be responsible for the debt if the primary cardholder doesn’t pay the bill. Annual fee It’s ideal to avoid an annual fee when you’re on a student budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 12, 2016

I have caught myself spending way too much time perusing the pins and boards in awe the laundry room as big as my living room and the Frozen birthday party ideas that must have taken 4 months to plan, but for the most part it has been a huge asset in my money-saving tool box. How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Reducing Debt. The Digerati Life shares insight as to when you should get help in trying to pay off your debt. Buy Like Buffet provides us with the best tool ever…a beginner investors guide. Man vs. Debt shares with us how to not suck at our resolutions this year. Investing Wisely. Cheers and have a great weekend.

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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. The pack comes with entertaining books, 6 audio CDs, and other fun interactive tools to get kids excited.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Eventually, I staged an all-out assault on every area of spending in my budget. Coupons might be a great tool for your family, but you may have other well-intentioned time drains that aren’t really saving you money. Too often, the daily tools for saving a buck or two involve blurring ethical boundaries or simply breaking the law.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Five Cent Nicke l shares with us the top ten web-based money management tools there are out there. I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Reducing Debt.

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 2, 2009

As I mentioned in Fashion Tip Monday, budgeting can help control the impulse buys. Budget being the topic of conversation, I am going to share some tips and programs that will help make sense of your money. Creating a budget, where do you start. Listed below are some programs that are great to help budget and control finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan. ” So are you ready to start a budget?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

The steps may vary depending on whether you’re looking for debt consolidation loans , home improvement loans, medical loans or wedding loans. Personal loan qualification requirements Your credit score , income and debt are usually evaluated by personal loan lenders to see if you qualify. Lenders won’t accept documents they can’t read.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These loans come with credit-building tools, flexible repayment terms and special features for debt consolidation and home improvement projects. Direct payment to creditors with debt consolidation loans. Maximum debt-to-income ratio: 75%, including mortgage and the loan you’re applying for. Minimum annual income: None.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Frugal Confessions : A Great Site to Sign up for Email Offers – Learn about this great tool to hone your frugal skills like I do! Just how much money did that save me?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Credit cards can be a great tool but these mistakes are all too common. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. They are definitely worth a try. Thanks for the tips SPF.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. Special tools and equipment can be expensive. (I Once I was out of college, without debt, I had the freedom to make choices about what I would do and where I would work. My cat satisfying his thirst! That is priceless. Share a frugal tip with other Frugal Girl readers.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When you invest in a money market fund, your money buys a collection of high-quality, short-term government, bank or corporate debt. Almost all of the mutual fund providers we review offer no-transaction-fee mutual funds (which means no commissions) as well as tools to help you pick funds. How much money you have.

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