Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. We want to assist them in financing their college years and we needed to make some progress.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. I undersand the incentive, but don’t think it is worthwhile for us. Sure, I have heard the stories.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 22, 2013
If they ask you about money when they see you using it to pay for things like groceries, explain to them that it’s used to pay for things that the family needs like food and shelter. Unfortunately, for as much as they’re bombarded with commercials about products, they’re not bombarded with knowledge about how to manage their finances.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. Get Rewarded.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Tell us about you and your family. We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?
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. It’s an actual need. There’s just no way around it.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
While the forecast doesn’t call for massive savings — for HE loans, anyway — any reduction in borrowing costs saves prospective borrowers some cash, and encourages them to turn to this financing tool. Paying for college: You may find lenders who advocate paying college tuition via home equity, but this is a risky move.
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