Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. You’re now in the trenches of the new year, do those goals still make sense? When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T. Check your Credit Report. photo credit. R – realistic.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. If you can’t, you risk doing lasting damage to your credit.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

(Photo credit: Wikipedia). Around since just before the financial crash, peer lending got the same black-eye as all credit when the bubble burst on sub-prime loans. Borrowers with very good credit can get an APR as low as 6.7% Credit is a tool in personal finance. Online lending has jumped over the last year.

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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. What kind of debt was it?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Shop around for the best price for our big expenses, such as auto and home insurance, medical needs, and mortgage. He often takes the lead with research and comparison shopping for these big purchases. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan. Project short-term cash needs.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. While I don’t advocate the use of credit cards with a continuing balance, we do use a credit card on many purchases and pay the balance off when the bill comes.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

We also continued using debit and credit cards (paid in full multiple times per month) for the convenience of tracking our expenses online. We have never carried credit card debt during our marriage, so we felt comfortable that it wouldn’t be a temptation. What are your financial goals now?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Here’s generally how it works: The lender will do a credit check. You’ll turn in any required financial documentation. But there’s one key difference: You use the cash from the equity you’ve built in your home to repay other non-mortgage debt, like credit card balances. You’ll pay for a home appraisal.

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Refinancing Work Debt Financial Goals 52

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

This secure service doesn’t cost a dime, and it can automatically organize and track your spending, display all of your financial information in one easy-to-read place, and help you stay on track to hit your financial goals. These work well for grocery shopping, especially for stores that price match.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. You will likely have to accept store credit for the current price if you don’t have a receipt, but that’s better than nothing.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. I shop around for everything now. What are your financial goals now? We plan to be financially free by 40. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Nathan Richardson from ComplexSearch.com presents What’s a Good Credit Score? Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey discusses Online Shopping – The Risks, Benefits, and How to Stay Safe.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Organizing Coupons with the Binder Method | Sara Steigerwald @ Sisters Shopping on a Shoe String. Photo Credit: 2015. Photo Credit: Fireworks. Budget Financial Freedom' Lots of possibilities and many opportunities.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. You will likely have to accept a store credit for the current price if you don’t have a receipt, but that’s better than nothing.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). We saw shows, shopped and ate until our hearts were content (no gambling!) We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores. What are your financial goals now? What inspired you to get debt free?

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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. What are your financial goals now? We owed money to just about everybody. We had two student loans that still had balances, even though we’d already been paying on them for 10 years.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. myself from myself and stopped going out to shop and peruse and just “pick. 2 – Shop for meats that are on sale. racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. How long did.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here’s why: It leaves you with more disposable income It gives you greater peace of mind It makes it easier for you to invest the extra cash When you don’t have crushing credit card debt to worry about, you can plan your finances better, invest more, and spend the excess cash on better insurance policies for yourself and your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

We rarely use a credit card and if we do, we pay it off right away. We are able to save a lot less money by simply buying less, shopping less, and being more intentional with our money. What are your financial goals now? We are living in an apartment that we can pay for out of one paycheck with money left over.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Living in Financial Excellence: Is Mystery Shopping Legit? Today I unwrap the mystery behind mystery shopping and discuss whether it’s really worth your time. Funancials: Lesser Known Credit Card Perks – Most people are aware of the advantages to using a credit card. You are Probably Budgeting Wrong!

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We live on the side of a small mountain in a quiet, rural town, but we’re less than 20 miles from a city of about 25,000 people and its shopping and dining opportunities. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) He saved about 50% on his parts, too, through diligent shopping.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 179

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17 With that being said, I also learned about couponing and began to learn all I could about bargain shopping and using coupons and deal sites to garner the best price I could no matter what I was purchasing. What are your financial goals now? How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. What are your financial goals now?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

If you do a weekly meal plan, you will know exactly what ingredients need to be bought during your next grocery shopping trip, including the ones you have and those you don’t. Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions. Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals. Other players include Payoff, which targets better credit risks.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow? Avoid Shops Like The Plague – The simplest way to save money is just stop going near shops as much as you can! What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

And this is just on a mortgage, not including any credit card or student loan debt. Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. Once our kids are in school our goal will be to look into buying our dream home. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

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). What are your financial goals now?

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