Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We paid off over $147,000 in debt (actually way over that amount, if you want to count a $210,000 rental property that I sold at a slight loss.) About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) Then my husband decided to pay off his car.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. It’s a good idea to not only have some of these supplies in the house, and readily available, but to also have them in the car. Credit card with an adequate limit. Ability to signal for help.

Emergency Fund 211

Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. I will NEVER finance a car again.

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100