Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

We carried no credit card debt and we contributed to our retirement. We had a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. 5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry. Communicate with your spouse. I created our Debt Freedom Plan and we still follow it today. Yep, life was good.

Finance 100

Finance Debt August 2013 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2012

But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly. Money conversations aren't always easy to have, yet I feel that for me and my husband they are so imperative to the stability of our marriage and our home. Column E = Monthly debt payment.

Finance 138

Finance Financial Goals Goals C&H 138

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. Within a year after settlement, we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation.

Goals 100

Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 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. It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. In my house, it's me.

Money 225

Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward.

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. Common real estate contingencies can hinge on financing, appraisal, home inspection and more. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing?

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52