Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

I remember one morning my husband and I were sitting at the kitchen table contemplating if we should sell one of our cars. What got us through.our emergency fund. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. How Much Do You Need in an Emergency Fund?

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. It has gone on for generations. He’s right.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. That’s a necessity.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. A few of my favorite personal finance books: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness , by Dave Ramsey. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! Write these dreams down on paper.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Refinance Your Mortgage and Pay the Same Amount?

October 200

October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Elle and her husband paid off a car loan and saved cash for their next car. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100