Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

We carried no credit card debt and we contributed to our retirement. I was reminded that even though August 2013 was a scary time, I learned some valuable lessons and proved to myself that I can make positive changes with regards to my family’s finances. 5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry.

Finance 100

Finance Debt August 2013 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. I developed this spreadsheet years ago, as a way to communicate our finances with my husband.

Money 225

Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. We paid our bills on time, never carried credit card debt from month to month, but in that moment we could not pay our bills. We are communicating regularly. My husband and I had children later in life.

Goals 100

Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Once the goals are set, they focus on one step at a time and communicating regularly.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. The higher your credit score, the lower the interest rate you will be eligible for — which means that lower scores equate to more expensive mortgages.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52