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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

Family Balance Sheet

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. Do NOT put your head in the sand. Instead, take a deep breath and assess the situation.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. I really am enjoying this decade though. Is that possible?”

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. What looked like a great idea on paper, was turning out to be very challenging.

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Routines – a Powerful Force for Health and Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My daughter-in-law has already taught her children to only eat a single ‘serving size’ of treats. Conversely, if you eat wholesome meals at specific times of the day and don’t graze on junk at other times, your body will eventually adjust and not crave the junk. He lost weight. Routines make you more efficient.

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