Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Not Having a Budget I know, you’ve heard it all before but have you taken action on this one yet? A budget provides you with a financial roadmap to get to where you want to be in life. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track. It’s wasted money.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Despite having a strict family budget , some members of my beautiful family still try to find sneaky ways to spend more than is allocated to them at any given time. Of course, budgeting isn’t all about sucking the fun out of everyone’s existence and putting family life on hold. Do you see that total figure?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Lots of little changes can add up to big results, like a fatter savings account, more contributions to retirement funds , the means to do really cool stuff and just greater peace of mind. That last point is a particularly worthwhile goal as worrying about money is a unique brand of distressing. See a Budget as an Ally.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? What are your financial goals now?

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APRIL 12, 2016

It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. I ended up taking Financial Peace University as well. Simply doing a budget. What are your financial goals now?

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