Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Amanda & Daniel. Together they blog about becoming debt free and location independence in order to serve the world at Life with a Mission. Tell us about you and your family. San Antonio, Texas is our home when we aren’t traveling the world. How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

My mission has always been to help families build a strong financial plan, gain confidence with their money, and live the life of their dreams. That is why I created Family Budget Spreadsheets — a bundle of spreadsheets that we personally use to plan and budget our money. This is a one-month only spreadsheet.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

I wanted to reduce our non-mortgage debt, my clutter, my distractions, my impact on the environment, and my consumption of sweets. After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? The debt consisted of my student loans and a car loan. What inspired you to get debt free? I went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University when I was 18 years old.

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Family Balance Sheet , the website, turns 9 in October 2017, but Family Balance Sheet, the spreadsheet, turns 14. The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. October is a big month for me. I met my husband in October.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After graduating with our bachelor’s degrees Jon and I had about $36,000 in debt between us. They blog at 2 Copper Coins.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. I own a software consultancy that I run from home and my husband is a letter carrier with the post office. We have 2 girls that I am home schooling this year.

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

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APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. Tell us about you and your family. We’re a family of five, including, me, my wife and 3 children: 15 year old fraternal twins and a 12 year old son.

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about you and your family. I am a stay at home mom to 3 kiddos and a cockapoo named Otis. We live a pretty busy lives and when given free weekends at home we love spending time at home on our little farm. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

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JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. I am a stay at home mom and freelance marketer and my husband works in the construction industry. How much debt did you pay off? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. Tell us about you and your family. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Do you keep your family in a survival mode? Why You Should Conduct a Financial Analysis. Arranging a family financial analysis is very important to long term financial success. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you….

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

For many, it’s a time to clean the house and the closets, wash the windows of their winter grime, and air out our homes. Spring is also a good time to get your financial house in order. I’m going to be spending the next few weeks giving my family’s finances a good spring cleaning. Review your Yearly Goals.

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. He is a financial coach and blogs at Well Kept Wallet. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Tell us about you and your family. He now works as an architect, and I do some freelance from home now that we have kids. How much debt did you pay off? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey.

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JANUARY 10, 2012

Sunday lunch spent with extended family. But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly. Money conversations aren't always easy to have, yet I feel that for me and my husband they are so imperative to the stability of our marriage and our home.

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Finance Financial Goals Goals C&H 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. I’ll apply that money to the debt. Restaurants.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

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MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Designate a Family Office Manager. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. But I also want to be the Family Office Manager (FOM). Or buy a home?

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? The following list of summer activities is family-friendly, fun, and easy on the budget.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

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JUNE 17, 2018

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life. We sent them off on Monday morning and they came home Saturday afternoon. Our home was very quiet and we missed our girls terribly, but we had a wonderful week too. This month’s challenge: Create a Financial Vision Board. Date night!

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Bankrate’s AdvisorMatch can connect you to a CFP® professional to help you achieve your financial goals. Here’s what financial planning is all about and what you need to know to get started. What is a financial plan? Debt reduction – How much do you need to pay down and how can you do it?

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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. Update (or create) your Family Balance Sheet. M – measurable.

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MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. Tell us about you and your family. My husband was formerly an aerospace engineer but is now a stay-at-home-dad, and I run a blog called LivingWellSpendingLess.com. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. Tell us about you and your family. My family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska before my Junior year in high school. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. We strive to be a pretty active family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. I’m going to write that again: They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. Their so-called wealth is actually debt. What do you think?

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Debt Wedding Money Financial Goals 274

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JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. A life goal of ours is. What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

My word was REDUCE: Non-mortgage debt to zero. There were hits and misses on this list, and many are things that I will continue to work on, but let’s recap: 1 – Reduce non-mortgage debt to zero. ALSO our 2019 Financial Goal!). We’ve been working since 2013 to pay off a boat load of non-mortgage debt.

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

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APRIL 1, 2011

You spring clean your home; why not spring clean your finances? Welcome in the beauty of the season with 5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Finances Review your 2011 Financial Goals. Did you make some financial goals for 2011 back in January? Take some time this month to review your goals.

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Finance Financial Goals Goals Credit 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

You were raised in different families and had different familial and educational experiences. You may have different needs and desires and goals for your life. Perhaps she wants to live in an elegant older home but he won’t put up with the many repairs and remodeling tasks needed to make it actually livable.

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Money Giveaway Goals Debt 269

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. This is the year that we will be very intense about paying off our debt.

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JANUARY 5, 2019

My husband and I decided that every one in my family must pick a word. I want to reduce our debt by paying off our last non-mortgage loan. . Our main financial goal is to pay off our last non-mortgage loan. It was a goal in 2018, but high medical bills and other financial challenges hindered our progress.

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