Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 11, 2011
As an experiment, I switched to cash in 3 categories : groceries, dining out and clothing on January 1st. I then divided that new number by 12 and that is the dollar amount that I am going to transfer to a savings account every month. I have now decided to add gift giving to the list of cash categories.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.
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Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. Things like bassinets and newborn clothing are in high demand and sell quickly! If I wanted to save money quickly, I could probably get that down to about $300 by focusing on cheap meals. Remember that money saved is money earned! Save your savings.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2012
What about holidays, cars, homes, designer clothes, retirement? Tarahas this idea – “I made a game of finding new ways to stop spending everything I earned so I could save. When I found a new way, I bought a small treat and then put the rest into my growing savings account. So, dream big. What would you love to have?
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 1, 2014
I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 3, 2017
Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. How about clothes? Are you spending too much on coffee each month?
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