Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 29, 2015
In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? How did you do in January?
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. It is NOT a spending account.
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The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. Once I started working and did have more money (although, as a teacher, especially at a private Christian school, never all that much!),
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
We set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. You earn money after each donation. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 1, 2017
I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. That’s money that stayed in our accounts. April’s Thrift Store Finds.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 30, 2014
I mentioned that our pub style table and chairs didn’t work well in our dining room, but the bar stool chairs were the perfect height, so they worked great for the kitchen island, and we were able to sell the table on Craigslist. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on furniture if your new space is looking a little empty.
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