Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. We told our daughters that they could set up a lemonade stand at the yard sale to earn their spending money. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

For the clothes and shoes for my kids, I look for sales. I shop at the end of the season. I stocked up on several sizes for the next 2-3 years… for my daughter, last Sept, Crazy 8 had a coupon and a sale on summer clothes. I wait for the good sale. I wait for the good sale. at Sears two years ago for a boy.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. When you do need something, shop with a friend that won’t let you go overboard.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Firstly, I was offered a better-paid job but needed a vehicle to get there, so I took out a loan to buy one. At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. Initially it all seemed fine.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

And this is just on a mortgage, not including any credit card or student loan debt. Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. Dine out on a budget – We used a coupon for 98% of our dining out experiences. Using coupons for eating out.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100