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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. I have been using it ever since.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. A freebie cabinet. Childhood joy.

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Should YOU Buy a Boat?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are boat shows, boats at Cabella’s, boat manufacturers and lots of people whose main recreation is ‘going to the lake’ My growing up family were definitely land lubbers. A few years ago, when selecting a vacation home to buy, one of my criteria was that it had to be at a lake or on a beach. So why buy?

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Doing so will empower you to make the best decisions for your family — and your wallet. Buying a house: A step-by-step guide 1. Other things to consider Is it the right time to buy?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. Aside from those exceptions, we did all the work ourselves and with the help of family. We didn’t start a family until we were married for almost 15 years.) Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. Go figure.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

My family’s finances have also been affected. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Everything changed. I still use my spreadsheet to this day!

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

Our business was doing well and it seemed like the right time for us to buy. I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. Creating our “life plan” was the most important thing I could do for my family’s future. We are in control of our cash flow.

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