Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. If you can’t make the time slot, don’t sweat it, you can watch the replays as long as you’re registered. 8 pm EST: TBD.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Number 9 : Frugal Living tells us to let the dark night guide our finances. While the plot, acting, music composition, and special effects are normally what others focus on when watching this movie, there are actually quite a few lessons in personal finance that can be learned from The Dark Knight as well. Well it does.

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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. Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. Daniel does all the day-to-day finances.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

A few weeks ago, my husband and I had an intense discussion about finances. Our girls are watching us. They watch us have long discussions about the business and our finances. They watch me plan out our weekly menu and grocery list. But they are watching. Frustration makes you question your WHY. Dave Ramsey.

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Debt Debt Free Daughter Thrifty 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 8, 2013

You’ve deleted thousands in loan and credit card balances and it must have taken years of efforts, hard work and sacrifice. Now that your statements finally read zero, your credit cards might be finally open and your spending limits should also be high enough. Carry your debit cards or cash with you. Cut it down.

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Finance 101

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. A freebie cabinet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. I developed this spreadsheet years ago, as a way to communicate our finances with my husband. Or buy a home?

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

We didn’t have credit card debt, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%, so we thought we were doing okay. We thought credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. That’s a necessity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Take a moment to watch them. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card?

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

My husband and I were graduate students with loans and credit card debt, and we were certain that a higher income would solve all of our problems. So we re-jiggered our finances so that we only spend on things that we really enjoy, and that are really important to us. However, this isn’t always the case.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. If you are risk averse, you may lose sleep (and health) worrying about the safety of your finances. As part of that, we have explored compound interest.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

Here are a couple to watch for and deal with. The New York Daily news reported that wife of Yankee ball player Alex Rodriguez’s wife ran up credit card debt of $100,000 when she found out about a dalliance between he and Madonna. Watch for these other money tricks. Revenge spending. Grabbing control.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. It can be difficult to watch others succeed with their goals. Getting Started.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I realized that we were spreading ourselves too thin and our finances were not as great as I thought they were. I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. The link will give you all of the information you need to complete the sheet. But I disagree.

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Debt Goals 2016 Calculators 100

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.

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. We also had four credit cards, two lines of credit, and a car loan. 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?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Whether you need money to pay for an unexpected hospital bill, an emergency car repair or to finance some much-needed home renovations , knowing how to get a personal loan will help make the application process as smooth as possible. That may be a shock if you’re used to making minimum payments on a credit card.

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Debt Credit Cards Credit Home Improvement 52

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Spreadsheets are my friends.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. It was like 40 feet away from me and I watched the entire thing. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Most children only take from the family finances, instead of contributing to them. Most parents don’t think they have time to teach personal finance. Let the kids pick it up the way we did, by watching and listening how their parents handle money! Having a large family today is for the wealthy!

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Parenting Money Kids and Family Personal Finance 173

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. I had watched my parents pay off their debt, including their house, when I was a pre-teen, which really influenced me. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances. Watching Kristin’s nursing school journey finally gave me the push I needed to actually get started on pre-requisites. What’s your best frugal win? I have two! How has reading The Frugal Girl changed you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Paying bills on time, every time is a routine that goes miles towards improving your credit score. Paying a credit card bill in full each time and on time not only saves outrageous interest charges, it also helps keep you out of debt and boosts your credit score. Financial record keeping routines can save you money.

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Health Painting Money Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. Initially it all seemed fine.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). Watch Tracy’s Debt Free Scream.

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