Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 8, 2018
Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Some items are fixed and are recurring each month, but other things are variable (change month to month) such as groceries, heating/cooling, clothing, restaurants. Total your expenses.
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Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 6, 2022
Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. This includes check-in, waiting my turn for a bed, and the actual donation process. I allocated cash every month to the non-fixed categories like groceries, restaurants, clothing, and miscellaneous and stuck to the allocation.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Many of their ideas were inspiring and their stories continued to motivate me through the entire process. I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist. He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together. What are your financial goals now?
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 12, 2016
Consignment stores and auctions are a great way to buy clothes and furniture at low prices. Going through the debt payoff process made me realize that there is nothing materially that I want badly enough to go back into debt and I would rather spend my money on experiences. What are your financial goals now?
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
This can ultimately lead to substantial savings that can go toward your financial goal and keep you from being wasteful. However, the truth is that generic prescriptions, much like store brands and generic products nowadays, go through the same rigorous standardization processes as brand name options.
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