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Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2011
You spring clean your home; why not spring clean your finances? Welcome in the beauty of the season with 5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Finances Review your 2011 Financial Goals. Did you make some financial goals for 2011 back in January? Take some time this month to review your goals.
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Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 29, 2020
If your fresh start for the New Year includes improving your finances, you are not alone! My mission has always been to help families build a strong financial plan, gain confidence with their money, and live the life of their dreams. I created it as a way to communicate our finances to my husband.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 9, 2018
I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. This package of 9 Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is designed to help you organize your finances, plan for major purchases, create a budget, understand your cash flow, and track your net worth.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2015
It was all consumer debt spread over 5 credit cards. After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. We cut up our credit cards and never used them again.
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.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? 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.
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