Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. Tell us about you and your family. My family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska before my Junior year in high school. It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt.

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Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. We agreed that credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

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. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go anywhere.

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New Year's Debt Personal Finance Real Estate 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Do you want something spacious enough for the whole family, or are you going through a bit of a mid-life crisis and, therefore, want a two-door sports car? Use Cash Every time you use your credit card, you are paying interest on that purchase. Spending hard cash is much harder than swiping your credit card.

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Cars Car Bank Banking 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

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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

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. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Read away my friends.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Have you had weeks like that?

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Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100

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? We will cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO DISNEY. Cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO HAWAII.

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Debt Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

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. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Do you review your finances monthly?

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Agree on the values and expectations you want your children to have in the area of personal finance and consistently teach and enforce those between the two of you (and clue in any significant others in your family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents and etc). Derailing them with sudden windfalls.

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Kids Money Parenting Kids and Family 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#. Here’s how…&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. If you want to still plan that vacation this year, Christian Personal Finance wrote a great article outling how to travel and get the &# bang for your buck&#. Travelocity with the Travelocity Credit Card. worth of flights.

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Budgeting Budget Travel Discount 69

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. Three to six months living expenses used to be what the personal finance experts recommended, but in today's environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent. It was a scary time for us.

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Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

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. Will it be your spouse, coworkers, family, a Facebook support group? Author unknown.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! Use your card for the other purchases you make as well.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. When you spend little of the credit you have, creditors look favourable on your because it tells them you are responsible. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. I wasn’t managing my money very well.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances. A few of my favorite personal finance books: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness , by Dave Ramsey.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 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. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

One is for each person to separately create their own money story by thinking about things such as: 2 of your earliest money memories. family stories about money. He pays off his credit card BEFORE the statement comes! what you learned your mother and father about money. Find your risk tolerance.

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Financial Goals Goals Money Real Estate 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Broke Professionals is a personal finance blog aimed at the over-educated and underpaid. On credit cards and debt: “Credit cards are the easiest way to get into trouble. This is how I put two kids through college and raised a family. He is one of my heroes.

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Work Debt Credit Cards Finance 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. Madison presents Credit Card Application Spree to Maximize Sign Up Bonuses posted at My Dollar Plan , saying, “It’s time for a round of credit card applications to make some money!

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. Lesson : Time is just as important and valuable as money.

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Frugal Personal Finance Frugal Life Money 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. 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. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Remember, that is what you are working towards – a secure financial future for you and your family; this is not about short-term gains. A budget is like a personal financial plan; without it, you are unfortunately doomed to financial hassles, unless you have so much money, it doesn’t matter what you spend!

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Debt Budgeting Budget Finance 202

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I love photography, archery, yoga, reading self-help books, taking spinning classes and being with my friends and family as much as possible. in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. can be downright overwhelming.

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Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Believe me when I tell you that your financial literacy is just as important as taking care of your family. Besides, paying off your debt and keeping it at a healthy minimum will help your credit score rating. To create a good credit rating, I take out small personal loans from time to time.

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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. In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir.

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Aside from those exceptions, we did all the work ourselves and with the help of family. Our son is 29 and biological.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Everyone is different, so the strategies will be different for each person. Pertinent knowledge and prior planning will help you limit the long-lasting effect financial difficulties can have on you and your family. Credit card debt remains at an all time high; this is the first debt to attack and get under control.

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Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We all know that one of the best personal finance strategies is to have a budget and you’ve probably tried to create one at some time. I found some figures on expenditure percentages from a survey conducted by the Department of Labor , which gave me an idea of what the average person spent in different categories. Credit Cards.

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Budget Budgeting Credit Cards Transportation 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. Debit cards allow you 24/7 access to your own money and help to reduce the use of credit cards. Reduce Your Credit Cards Ouch! That one is going to hurt!

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Simple Finance Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Money doesn’t matter, family does. You are part of a family. Having a large family today is for the wealthy! 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.

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Parenting Money Kids and Family Personal Finance 173

Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. The consumers have spoken and gas seems to be gradually dropping but not fast enough.If

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Budgeting Budget Travel Discount 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. With our jobs, families and social lives its tempting to spend money to enjoy ourselves.

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