Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 26, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. In years past, we used a credit card to purchase our gifts and paid the card off in January. Which brings me to Christmas! Take a look at your Christmas budget.

Christmas 100

Christmas Club Finds October 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. Put some money aside for savings and food. Be very clear of your motives before buying something. You aren’t taking responsibility.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. Meal plan based on dietary needs and whatever your hot buttons are for foods. (I Find ways to motivate yourself and hold yourself accountable. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? in 14 months.The

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

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. Many of their ideas were inspiring and their stories continued to motivate me through the entire process. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you?

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

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. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Perhaps he doesn’t like spicy food, but she grew up with it and loves it. Secrets such as one partner getting a new credit card, not letting their spouse know about it and running up the balance cause marital discord and individual agony. Some couples avoid money discussions, because frankly, they can be uncomfortable.

Money 269

Money Giveaway Goals Debt 269

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

This dream motivates you to put in the effort. She got rid of her credit card debt using this.” I have found new recipes, I eat more healthy food and I have even lost a few pounds. This book, as well as others he has written, changed the way a whole generation of people thought about money and wealth.

Money 211

Money Debt Debt Free Cooking At Home 211

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.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. Have pictures of your Why around in your daily life to help keep you motivated. However, I did increase my food budget slightly at first, and more later, as wholesome, nutritious food is important to me. How much debt did you pay off?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

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. The other thing we did to keep us motivated and stop us from feeling paralyzed by the amount we were facing was to keep a visual chart. We owed money to just about everybody.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Everyone had unique motivation for working towards debt freedom: Jackie and her husband were sick of the stress that goes along with money issues. The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. She also prepared extra food to freeze for late days.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100