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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

I created it as a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. You might already have this spreadsheet since it’s free for joining my newsletter community.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

I created it as a way to communicate our finances to my husband. There was a month in 2013 where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. You might already have this spreadsheet, since it’s free for joining my newsletter community.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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On top of our normal day to day expenses, the new property taxes were due, we had more ownership expenses than we realized, and we had a family to feed. At my age, my parents had 20 years of kid-free living ahead of them to focus on their own career goals and to save for their retirement. We are communicating regularly.

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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

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Below are a few tactics to help you say no, if you have decided that enough is enough, and to help you remain sane and relatively guilt free while doing so! She has not been able to pay the real estate property taxes on your parent’s house (which she inherited) and has come to you for help. No related posts.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

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