Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Becoming debt free became appealing and the idea of being able give more, save more and live more took my breath away. Save $$$ Home Emergency Fund – Dave suggests to start at $1000, but being self-employed, ours is much higher, but it is not quite 3-6 months of expenses. Start college funds for our two girls.

Debt 100

Debt Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. If you want to become debt free, I’m here to tell you it is TOTALLY worth all the time, effort, and frustration. When we first started we couldn’t have even conceived of becoming completely debt free.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled! – A look at some of the biggest myths about college, and why they are not true! Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?”

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Your City or County May Have Free Money For You. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers. Sean Smarty from Grow Money talks about How to Invest During College. FMF from Free Money Finance shares his Simple Car Email.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

We are very excited about the possibility of being completely debt-free and there are two things that have made it a possibility: (1) We made a very conscious decision 10 years ago to buy a house below our means and (2) we made a risky decision 18 months ago to convert our mortgage to a HELOC. Start College Savings Accounts for our Girls.

Financial Goals 127

Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. free except for our mortgage. What inspired you to become debt free? Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

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. This is technically free money that gives your 401(K) a real boost.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Better to refinance and sink those funds into the treasury market! The College Investor : Best Defensive Stock Sectors The best stock sectors for playing defense in a rough market. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund.

October 200

October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

When my daddy passed last January, I inherited all the heavy farm labor responsibilities- I never knew I could have impressive muscles😊 It feels like I’ve been going to a homesteading college this year, it’s a love/hate relationship. We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats.

Arkansas 180

Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 180

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. I am a free-lance sign language interpreter, putting my husband through engineering school by paying cash. We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free? Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. Increase our emergency funds for the home & office to 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Start college funds for our two girls. 2017 Update.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Start an Emergency Fund One of the biggest things you can do to help avoid disasters is to create an emergency fund. This is a reserve of money for emergencies; leave it alone and don’t go dipping into it for general spending. Let’s look at some of these strategies now.

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Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Ryan is a high school math teacher and also officiates college basketball (November thru March). What inspired you to get debt free? We did follow Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps to becoming debt free. We’re now on Baby Step #7 (building wealth, which includes college funding).

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100