Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. It’s not quite 3-6 months of expenses, but will do until we get to #6.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. I will eventually buy a machine, but for now, my morning coffee is secure. Emergency Savings = Last Resort. I have been using it ever since.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Our son was growing, and we knew we wanted to provide him with extracurricular activities that made sense for him — music and sports and scouting. This means that after we take care of retirement and emergency fund contributions, and after everything else is taken care of, we have enough to do what we like.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Things that can cause injury or harm, things that if left unattended will grow worse. Good thing we have that emergency fund because this won’t be cheap to fix. How will you feel when you get ready to sell and end up re-doing that kitchen so someone will buy your house? Where not to tolerate broken.

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162