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. bonus for signing up and a $25 bonus for linking a 529 account. Hello, 2020.

College 130

College Used 2020 Saving 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We still have a mortgage, however I feel like we can switch gears to be less focused on paying off debt and more focused on saving money, building our net worth and retirement, setting up a plan for college for our girls, and having some fun. 8 – Start college funds for our two girls. Start Additional Savings Accounts.

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

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.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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. If are fluent in Spanish or were a math major in college, tutor. What is your skill set?

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! time to holiday in the sun… AND there are great sales on veggies and fruits this month !

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

It’s not for paying bills, going on holidays or paying college fees; no matter how urgent these might be, they are not emergencies. Consider it insurance and don’t fret that it’s only earning measly interest in a savings account. You’ve heard “it’s the little things that count”, right?I’m I’m sure everyone.

Emergency Fund 222

Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. 2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. Start college funds for our two girls. Did you make 2018 financial goals ?

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113