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

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Stop using your credit cards. Credit cards make buying too easy and you usually end up buying too much when you use them. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Save money by preparing your own meals. Brown bag it to work.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Leftovers from last night’s dinner and some fruit work just fine. To find other ways to reduce your expenses, take a close look at your checkbook and credit card statements. Stop buying lunch every day. Instead, do a bit of planning and bring a lunch to work. It can save you bundles. Stop paying for subscriptions.

Bills 124

Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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. What you have leftover is how much you can spend. If you are bringing in less than you spend, you need to fix that fast. You aren’t taking responsibility.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.)

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Acadia and her family sold their house and moved into an apartment that they can pay for out of one paycheck with money leftover. Maureen paid off $79,540 in credit card and student loan debt. Brian and his wife paid off $109,000 in credit card debt. Shannon and her husband paid off $22,000 in 9 months.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Create a shopping strategy : Start by keeping your debit card, credit card, and/or check book at home. Round off to the highest amount to simplify.

Growing 40

Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40