Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

I created this spreadsheet many years ago as a way to communicate our finances to my husband and I continue to update it and review it with him monthly. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan. Once we came to an agreement that paying off our non-mortgage debt was a priority, I put the plan into action. There must be open communication.

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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. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income.

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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. Communicate with your spouse. The extra debt that we took on was beginning to suffocate us, so I sat down and created a step-by-step plan. Yep, life was good.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A debt collector is hounding you, seeking payment on a consumer debt you owe. Debt collection tactics can be annoying at best — and predatory, or even illegal, at worst. 3 steps for dealing with a debt collector 1. Take time to think through your options for paying off a debt in collections.

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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. As much as I wanted to be a property owner, the extra debt was beginning to suffocate us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Learn Additional Skills: Meeting new people and catering to their demands can improve your communication and customer service skills. Senior homeowners can use this money to pay their daily expenses or repay their credit card debt. Damage to your property and belongings is covered in this package. . Consider Reverse Mortgage.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2013

"Debt is Dumb, Cash is King" - Dave Ramsey. He has successfully inspired thousands of people to a life free of credit cards and debt. If we could reduce our spending by 12-18%, we could put that money towards our debt. Dave Ramsey has built quite a business around that quote. My husband and I always thought we were different.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

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. It is not always easy to communicate your current financial snapshot with your spouse, so let the balance sheet do the talking for you. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

I created it as a way to communicate our finances to my husband. You’ll also receive: Debt Payoff and Savings Trackers – Print these 2 trackers and place them on the refrigerator or other prominent location. Many years ago, we could say yes to the questions in the above graphic. Color in the blocks as you hit your goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2012

I created our Family Balance Sheet years ago as a way for me to communicate the state of our finances to my husband. Column E = Monthly debt payment. How much do we want to reduce debt by? There are no surprises. What we have and what we owe is always right there in black and white.every month. Column F = Loan balance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I am a big believer in communicating. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2011

The Family Balance Sheet is a form that I created to help me communicate the state of our finances with my husband. It is a one page, visual reminder of our assets (checking, savings and retirement accounts), our liabilities (our debts) and our financial goals. Create or update your balance sheet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Invest it Wisely: Steve Jobs: Entrepreneur and Capitalist Extraordinaire On Wednesday, the world lost a great entrepreneur and capitalist, a man whose creativity and genius sparked an entire industry and changed the face of computing and communication forever. Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I will graduate with my master’s in communication disorders and start my new career as a speech language pathologist. I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. – I can’t believe how fast time flies!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A family picture with my parents His degree took 5 years, and during those 8 years of essentially being a 1-income couple with kids after 10 years of being a 2-income couple with no kids, they’d racked up $30k in credit card debt because they didn’t adjust their spending to their change in circumstances.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These things can hurt your credit score or impact your debt-to-income ratio, which can imperil your final loan approval. If there are problems that haven’t been addressed, have your agent communicate immediately with the seller and your lender. Keep your finances and credit in good shape from preapproval until closing day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Retirement has become an uncertain landscape for many families as they’ve watched economic markets shift and debt grow while financial burdens wreak havoc. Be sure you understand how their fees work and get a feel for how they communicate. If you decide to go this route, vet your financial professional carefully.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2012

These ‘soft skills’ are keenly sought in the modern workplace and include good communication skills, initiative, problem solving skills, leadership and the ability to work as part of a team. Related posts: How to Live your Dream Life Debt Free. For me, these soft skills have been my deal breaker and have gotten me the job.

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