Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. We put the funds towards new furniture for our sunroom to replace a 15-year-old set that was outdated and very uncomfortable. For more info, read: How We’re Saving for College with Upromise.

Frugal 100

Frugal June Flights CD 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Not long after college, a friend of mine gave me a list of recommended books. Once you’ve figured out how much you need total, find a way to break it down and include a monthly savings target in the budget. I started counting it, tracking it, and trying to grow it.

Hobby 189

Hobby Money Making Goals 189

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

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

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. 4 – I stopped going to Target. First, we will save our six-month emergency fund. savings for college for our girls. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave. Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? towards debt.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. 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. Start college funds for our two girls.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113