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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2015
It was all consumer debt spread over 5 credit cards. After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. We cut up our credit cards and never used them again.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. Who initiated the debt free goal?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 31, 2014
Warm weather, plentiful food to be had without working, few natural enemies and etc would have let us live in ease, but would we have grown? But how can you learn to use those negative experiences, and teach your children to do so as well to benefit your financial health? Set new financial goals for yourself. Free money!
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. Knowing our bank account was empty, I was hoping that one of our maxed out credit cards would have enough room to get him $20 bucks worth of gas to get him to work the next day.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 10, 2012
Janet presents Expense budgeting posted at Fee Only Financial Planner , saying, ” Many people do not track their living expenses and do not understand the magnitude of their consumption. Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
We also had four credit cards, two lines of credit, and a car loan. Shop with a list, and not just for food. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? What are your financial goals now?
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 20, 2017
She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. How long did.
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