Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

Our emergency fund. 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. We reduced our spending where we could, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund. Yep, life was good.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. The point of the starter emergency fund is to get you through until you pay off your non-mortgage debts, at which point, you build a more extensive fund. Pay off all Non-Mortgage Debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? with their goals. These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income. She hit that goal in September 2016. Getting Started.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Create an Emergency Fund Let’s talk personal finances— $8,883 —that’s how much American households have in terms of emergency funds on average. The ideal scenario is that your emergency fund should look to cover at least six months of all your monthly household expenses should you suddenly lose your income.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? You are one emergency short of losing track of your finances. Doing this actually gave me the peace of mind that I needed to focus on my financial goals. You will also have more disposable income to devote to your other financial goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The journey started in 2012 when we bought an office building for our business and then found ourselves with a lot of debt and not enough cash flow. A lot of life happened over 7 years and our plan changed slightly, but our goal remains to achieve complete freedom from debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal. 1st Update in June 2014.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. Our goal is to meet with experts and ask them for advice. Who initiated the debt free goal? I focus more on the big picture (saving for a house, vacations, emergency fund, etc.)

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Working to build your emergency fund? Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. Finalizing your 2013 goals? Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals? These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author's main goals in life. As December.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

The important thing is to get started; any major goal that inspires you to do that is a good start. Once you have a goal in mind, you need a roadmap for how you’re going to get from point A, where you are now, to point B, your goal. You can do this with any goal, no matter how crazy big or far off it is. Keep Learning.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

I encouraged you to build an emergency fund or pay down debt with your savings. We are currently building a new house. My goal is to save as much money as I can this fall. That’s my goal. But remember, little goals are a great start. I’d love to be able to share some of your goals!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

The first thing you should determine when making a financial plan is your goals. Write down your immediate and long-term goals and how you plan to achieve them. Income should include all funds from paychecks, government assistance, annuity payments and so forth. Build a Budget & Emergency Fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Save $$$ Home Emergency Fund – Dave suggests to start at $1000, but being self-employed, ours is much higher, but it is not quite 3-6 months of expenses. Our goal is to have everything funded by the summer. Increase our emergency funds for the home & office to 3 – 6 months worth of expenses.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

We still refer to it often to remind ourselves of our goals and objectives. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! We reduced our spending where we could that year, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund. That emergency fund saved our business, our sanity, and our marriage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2013

Whether you are behind in your goals to have a certain salary or position, or whether you wish you could quit your job and work more on your side hustle, you need to have an honest look in the mirror. Next, make a list of things you need to do if you want to achieve your career goals. Be realistic, though.). Stay Motivated.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When you put money in a savings account, the interest you earn builds on itself. See how regularly adding any amount can move you closer to your savings goal. With time, you can still reach your savings goal. Savings calculator tip First, run the numbers without a monthly deposit. Total Balance $11,000.00

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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

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Building a portfolio that has at least some less-risky assets can be useful in helping you ride out volatility in the market. That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Set Financial Goals. Think of this: Whether you are an employee or businessman, you have to set goals to be successful. Without careful planning and setting these goals, your bottom line suffers. You need to set financial goals to ensure success. Setting goals is an important step in protecting your family’s future.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. Sometimes a cash diet (not a crash diet) is necessary to get the ball rolling to help you reach your goals. If we make effort we will succeed.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

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. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Get creative.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Use the Envelope Challenge Let’s talk more about money goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

.” Dividend Growth Investor from Dividend Growth Investor shares how Dividend losers focus on excuses that prevent them from achieving their goals of financial freedom. Dividend Winners on the other hand, focus on creating specific goals, and the steps to make them a reality. Can buying new ever be cheaper than buying used?”

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

We realized that debt payments were eating into our income and potential to build wealth. 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? What are your financial goals now? I am the nerd.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Having that emergency fund to keep on paying for the utilities when you lose your job, or for buying the new furnace when the old one gives out may save you from using high interest debt, such as credit cards or title or payday loans to finance your day to day needs. You may not be comfortable doing more risky things with your money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. 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 moved the goal post multiple times. The Heavy Hitters: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Unfortunately, we did not hit that goal and in part, have made some major changes to our Debt Freedom Plan. And I continued to build this website. Our extra funds went towards our cash flow. Our goal is still debt freedom. Build up our Emergency Funds to 3-6 months of expenses.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. If you have been following along with the 31 Days to Organize Your Finances series then you have been building the components leading up to this moment. Personal Escrow Fund. Gift Giving Fund. building your Emergency Fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2012

These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author’s main goals in life is spending less money on stuff and more money travelling. One of my personal goals in 2012 is to travel more. Okay, congratulations on that, but have you fully funded your emergency fund?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Make your goals visual. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Right now, the main goal is to finish saving up all the money my husband needs to finish school, which should be done later this year. What are the reasons you want to get out of debt? Where could you go?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. We’re now on Baby Step #7 (building wealth, which includes college funding). If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Together, we made the goal of paying it off early though. Obviously, I disagree with that.

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