Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 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. Frugal Resources: 1. If you don’t have a Christmas spending list and BUDGET, download my FREE Christmas Budget Excel Spreadsheet NOW! How did you live frugally this week?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 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. Frugal Resources: 1. If you don’t have a Christmas spending list and BUDGET, download my FREE Christmas Budget Excel Spreadsheet NOW! How did you live frugally this week?

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 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. Frugal Resources: Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? Get started with my excel Christmas Gift & Spending Budget. How did you live frugally this week?

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Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. January’s homework was to figure out your monthly grocery budget and start meal planning. My success : My January grocery budget was $450. Grocery Budget Challenge'

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Budget Budgeting January Grocery 127

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

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. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , How did you frugal this week?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 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. As I mentioned in previous Frugal Fridays , our main heat source (gas fireplace) was out of commission for several weeks. How did you live frugally this week? Try Ebates.

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. What’s your biggest frugal win? Over time, our homestead will be a frugal “win”, although it certainly isn’t at the beginning!

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 184

Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

Although it may seem like food is my life, especially on Instagram , where I share recipes almost daily on stories, I’m even more passionate about being frugal. We sure do, and we can afford to do that because we live a very frugal lifestyle every other day of the year. Some would even call me cheap, ha! I hope it helps you.

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Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Saving 52

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. Be frugal—live below your means. Start by evaluating your needs versus your wants, and make sure your spending aligns with your goals and values. This seems like a no-brainer, right? Invest in yourself.

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Debt Money Building Credit Cards 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 25, 2014

At the beginning of the year I set a goal for myself to have one hour of unplugged time each evening to enjoy offline and tech-free activities. This goal specifically was meant to foster more one-on-one time with my then fiancé (now husband!!), Make a Budget, Review Your Budget or Review Your Spending. Get Healthy'

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Financial Goals Goals Budgeting Budget 213

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2011

If one of your New Year’s resolutions or goals was to manage your budget better in 2011, like millions of other people, then you really should check out Mint.com. This FREE budgeting software helps you manage all your personal finances, including bank accounts, credit cards, and investments, all in one place.

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Budget Budgeting Personal Finance Software 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Another way to do this, if you have self control (which I don’t), is the budget just as if you were making the same amount as before, and manually reroute your extra money to your savings goal. Keep Your Goals in Mind When your income increases or expenses drastically decrease (like when you pay off debt), keep your goals in mind.

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Debt Goals Money Bills 189

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. After you complete the budgets, divide the totals by 12.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Frugality may be just what most of us need. Here are five simple steps to achieve frugal living. Master the Art of Budgeting. Budgeting is simply spending just within your means. Who Needs a Budget? 5 Ways To Save Money In College How To Be a Frugal Family. Save For The Future. I’m Doing OK! Money Tips'

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Money Cable Service Budgeting Budget 273

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I donated plasma 5 times in February which is short of my goal of 8 times. Any money I earn from Ibotta goes back into my grocery budget. Relief is an understatement, and after a lot of back in forth with the airline, the full refund hit my account in February. This money is going towards our summer beach vacation.

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February Money Airline Flights 257

Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

It's been working well for me - I rarely go over my budget and it's been a great way to keep a handle on my 'miscellaneous' purchases. This month I was reminded of what a great system the cash envelope system really is because I actually failed to get my cash budget at the beginning of February. Subscribe to Finally Frugal.

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Frugal Financial Goals Miscellaneous Budgeting 45

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Retail codes aid fashion experimentation on a budget removing barriers inhibiting curiosity! Ethics and frugality can thrive together!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

This money will be put in our Medical Out-of-Pocket budget category. I donated plasma 5 times in March which is short of my goal of 8 times. This reimbursement is from a foot injury I sustained while running back in September. Plasma earnings: $207. This money is purely from donation earnings and equates to about $27.60 an hour.

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March Money Donation Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. We are working towards some pretty big financial goals and we’ve hit quite a few already. Our goal: Increase Net Worth. I STILL use our spreadsheet today.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

Only 32 percent of Americans prepare a monthly budget, according to a Gallup poll taken in June 2013. Creating a short-term budget and long-term financial plan can not only help you get out of debt once and for all, but they can also guide you to economic independence and prosperity. Build a Budget & Emergency Fund.

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Emergency Fund Goals 2008 Debt 71

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. After all, the goal of eating is to fill the tummy and nourish the body. If your budget doesn’t allow for that lifestyle, however, then this alternative is sure to please your wallet and your family. Muffins & other baked goods.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Frugal Luxuries

JANUARY 19, 2013

"How simple and frugal a thing is happiness." Nikos Kazantzakis As with most people, the advent of the new year has us combing the budget to patch the leaks. and battening down our spending in order to accommodate a tighter budget. reassessing our spending habits. you are very appreciated.

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Frugal Art Plants Green And Frugal 40

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 18, 2012

Most people will include a resolution about their finances in their list of goals for the year. You can actually get a head start on these goals by putting to use a few price comparison sites like Comparethemarket.com , www.nextag.com, www.pricegrabber.com, and others. Make Them a Habit.

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New Year's Frugal Insurance Budgeting 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. A life goal of ours is. strict budget. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. 1 – Set a budget. Not only did we write a new budget before the start of. came up that day that made us need to tweak some of our other budget.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Decide here and now what your goals are and write them down. Who initiated the debt free goal? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? What are your financial goals now? Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save? Here, let me show you: Say, for example, that your family is used to a certain high-end brand of cereal, but your analysis has shown that it’s too expensive and should be part of the things you cut out of your monthly budget to shore up that 20%.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Before you get caught up in trying to throw and over the top party, check out Mr.CBB’s tips to spend less and have a kid’s birthday parties on a budget at Canadian Budget Binder. If so, don’t miss John’s post at Frugal Rules that describes The Potential Pitfalls of Working from Home.

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 8, 2013

Broaden your budget : It is true that a permanently tight financial belt is a problem and so you can loosen it up before you rip it off. Build in some achievable goals and rework your budget by including some frugal details into it. Frugal debt free' Doing so, you can prepare for your long term objectives.

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Finance 101

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. For the last two years, I told anyone who would listen about us trying to make our goal of being totally debt free. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? So I work the budget and spreadsheets. I am the nerd.

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

My entertainment budget is not very big, because my “fun” happens to be reading, writing, and spending time with family. It’s fair game if you aren’t going into debt over it and if you are still able to put money aside for emergencies, retirement, and to meet your goals. Go Frugal' Which ones do you pay for?

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Money Car Cars Laptops 184

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. 3 pm EST: Budgeting Basics with Jessi Fearon. In this session, she’s tackling how to budget when funds are tight.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

It will leave you wondering if you are losing quality in your frugal choices. Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: The Dollar Challenge – 20?s The Frugal Toad: What’s the Best Investment Advice? Frugal Living: Get Fit for Less – There are many financially friendly ways to get fit. Haven’t read it?

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. What’s your best frugal win? The mug shelf 2. Only a few months!

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 187

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

We can slash our budgets to bare bones, but the quickest way to reach our savings goal is to increase our income. This month, we are trying to reach $1000 in 31 days and if you already live a frugal life, you were probably already doing many of my tips.

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Finds Part Time Hobby October 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 29, 2014

Having been laid off and losing half our income, my goal was how to figure out how to stretch our budget. The biggest change is one that I haven’t openly discussed here – a year ago I headed back to school with the goal of becoming a speech therapist myself. family Frugal honesty' It was out of necessity.

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Finds Storing Santa Barbara Goals 108

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

We took that contract and we hung it up in our medicine cabinet as a daily reminder of our goals together. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget. Our goal was simple: Pay Off Our Debt and Never Go Back Again. NO, we aren’t cheap…just frugal”.

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