Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

We’ve had several instances over the years that have shaped how we viewed and managed our money. I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. Our first storm: 2007.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. This should help give a clear picture of how much money is received and spent. Eating Out. Written Budget. Entertainment.

College 100

College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Part of that is because when you have less debt, you have more money. Your money stays yours, so you can make it work for you. We both were sick of money issues and the stress that goes with that. I wanted to be able to do the things that matter to me without having to stress out about money.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Besides saving money, your health with drastically improve which means you can save a ton on medical bills. If you need a little inspiration, check out my friend Mr. SPF’s article on how he has quit smoking. Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes.

Library 176

Library Television Televisions Money 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

It could be due to the lack of discipline in handling money or savings just getting depleted easily. The key out of this is to start changing your perspectives about money and become more effective and responsible in handling your resources properly. The first question is how much money do you make? Are you ready?

Family 196

Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? ” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. ” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

Kids and Family 130

Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. This meant moving to a less expensive rental, cutting cable and changing our eating-out and entertainment habits. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

Debt Free 243

Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. For us, it was mostly a matter of becoming much more purposeful about where we spent our money instead of simply spending mindlessly. We also stopped eating out and even went on regular spending freezes. Stop eating out. Pay with cash.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Finds Home and Garden 100

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

In this slow, sluggish economy, pretty much everyone is looking for ways to downsize, cut back, and save money. Did you ever notice how there are a dozen or more wireless networks in your building and think about how silly it is that everyone is paying their own bills? This is a huge waste of money! Need a little extra cash?

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Frugal Furniture Money Saving Money 95

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

We realized that debt payments were eating into our income and potential to build wealth. Yes, we followed the recommendations outlined in Dave Ramsey’s resources, Total Money Make Over/ Financial Peace University. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. The budget is key.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

After many years with only odd jobs or jobs without many prospects, I have finally had the chance to build a career in my new home country, working in life science. How did you get interested in saving money? I also didn’t have much money when I studied at university in Germany and right after graduation.

Green And Frugal 210

Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 210

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Here I was, leaning against his $20,000 truck, while my $15,000 car is sitting in the drive way of our $150,000 house, and through all this our 8 month old son was sleeping in his $400 crib, and I didn’t have $20 bucks of my own money to get gas. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

You don’t have to have a ton of money to have fun this weekend! If you plan to do any shopping or eating out, check the retail and dining coupon pages before heading out. Be sure to share this fun, money-saving list with your friends and family. Build a Sweetheart Picture Holder.

Activism 40

Activism Pottery Barn Family Home Depot 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Just as healthy money habits can make you wealthy over time, healthy living habits can keep you living younger longer. That said, I don’t eat out more than 10 – 12 times a year. I don’t eat red meat or even pork more than once a week or so. Here are the things I do to try to live younger longer.

Food and Drink 188

Food and Drink Quiz United States Food and Wine 188

Fashion Without Guilt

AUGUST 10, 2009

Appointing a Day for Buying Lunch - Eating out is one of the biggest expense on everyone's list, including mine. Guilt as Charged) Designating a day to buy lunch out will cut down on your unnecessary expenses and build towards a more financially stable future. Check out Frugal Tip Monday- Online Grocery Store.

Frugal 40

Frugal Lunch Lunches Budgeting 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Everything looked great on paper.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! She’s still exploring herself and the world to figure out her path! How did you get interested in saving money?

Kids and Family 194

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp this year, I started teaching the grand kids about selling – how to do it and how advertisers sell to us. If an advertiser can make you feel a sense of urgency in making your purchase, they have a better chance of parting you and your money. We all supposedly want a high social status.

Money 100

Money Toys Soda May 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. I’d like 2018 to be the year that we clean out our clutter. I’ll apply that money to the debt. We’ll use the payment that goes to our non-mortgage debt to build up our emergency funds.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Arguably if I’d known about all the great free advice around at that time I’d have got out of debt sooner, but in the early days it was really a case of trying to figure it out for myself. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. There were a number of things I tried.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? If Pa had known about the futures market he could have made money selling a futures contract. Just how much money did that save me? After checking and rechecking and I discover the real cost of eating out!

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! Our second inspiration was not wasting money. It is absolutely absurd how much money is wasted on interest from a mortgage. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

It turns out this was the best decision for our family. It wasn’t that we had friction over money in our marriage, but as the business & Family Office Manager , I had taken on the stress of that cash flow crisis and tried to work it all out by myself. And I continued to build this website. Retirement.

Debt 100

Debt 2017 Student 2016 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

She was so meticulous with her money. That observation brought back the flood of stories she and my grandfather told about coming to the US from Cuba with no money and starting over in their late 30s. I knew that I was wasting the precious gifts and freedoms that had been afforded me by not being responsible with my money.

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100