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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. Knowing that newer models aren’t cheap, I devised a plan…and a spreadsheet. Color in the blocks as you hit your goals. This is a 12-month spreadsheet.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

There was a month in 2013 where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. Knowing that newer models aren’t cheap, I devised a plan…and a spreadsheet. I found a lot of printable (pdf) budgets, but couldn’t find a spreadsheet that I liked.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

He’s a cheap date – but then, so am I. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. You don’t have to be cheap to be frugal.