Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. My family’s finances have also been affected. We’ve had several instances over the years that have shaped how we viewed and managed our money. How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. This new business debt weighed on me.

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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. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. My total found money in April: $715.62. This wasn’t all accrued in April.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

Need a quick snapshot of your finances? I’m a firm believer that finances must be organized and neat, and a Family Balance Sheet helps you keep track of your finances in one tidy spreadsheet. Knowing all of these numbers doesn’t mean that there won’t be messiness with your money.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times. What gives?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

We like to say that hindsight is 20/20, and this is especially true of money. The money advice I would give a younger version of myself falls into two categories: “What were you thinking?” Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. 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. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Yet, how can you continue to donate to charity if you don’t have enough money yourself, or if you have enough, but nothing extra to spare?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. 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. For years, my husband and I didn’t consider OUR debts to be wrong. To us, debt was a necessary evil.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Are you ready to crush debt this year? We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. It will be quite a feat because by my calculations we’ll be short each month if we just apply our debt snowball payment. Stretch yourself.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. 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. Download another budget (but save under a different name) for your other yearly gift giving.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. I would know. But how can you balance the two?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

So do finances. If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. You wouldn’t think of planting your day lily in the middle of an interstate, so don’t think of planting your finances in a hostile environment. It’s the same way with finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. Your City or County May Have Free Money For You.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. 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. Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Day 7: How Much Money is Coming In? Day 8: Where is Your Money Going?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

A few weeks ago, my husband and I had an intense discussion about finances. Why are we jumping through these hoops to be debt free? Why are we having difficult discussions about money on a daily basis? Why are we giving up nice luxuries, like cable TV and dining at restaurants? WHY do we want to be debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

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. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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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. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt.

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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. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2012

I mean, I was young, life was good, things were happening; what did I need all that finance stuff for? Better late than never’ is a good approach to personal finance for the over 40s. There are lots of financial advisors out there who are trained in the art of financial planning , debt reduction and other financial strategies.

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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. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I have a passion to help people take control of their finances so that they can live the life they want to have. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Ryan is a contributory writer associated with the Debt Consolidation Care Community and has written several articles for various financial websites. He holds his expertise in the Debt industry and has made significant contribution through his various articles. Leave behind debt relief options.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track. It’s wasted money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This guest post was written by Frank Collins, a professional writer specialized in topics related to personal finance, debt relief, credit repair and more. If you are willing to settle your debts on your own, pass through the debt settlement blog for more tips and advice on the topic.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. Meet Regularly to Discuss Finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. 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?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

On October 1, I embarked on a month long series, 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. During the series, we talked 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. Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Day 7: How Much Money is Coming In?

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Family Balance Sheet

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. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? There were no money arguments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Have you ever felt guilty about spending money? I know that I used to feel guilty when I spent money. It seemed wrong to spend money — especially on things and experiences I found enjoyable, but weren’t actually necessary. Even when I had enough money for what I wanted, I still felt bad about spending it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what “GREEN” really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. But have you ever considered how you can go green with your finances? There are many different ways our finances can help in the green initiative.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Dave Ramsey is a financial coach, best-selling author, and speaker whose message of “cash is king and debt is dumb” is unrelenting. Many years ago, I read his book, The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, to help us deal with the shock of going to one income when I left my corporate job. I love that about him.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2014

One the inevitable things that we spoke about during our session was finances. Specifically how we are planning on dealing with money as a couple and how that differs from how we deal with money as individuals. Ive always felt that allowances are restricting, childish, and for people that couldnt control their money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Are you currently in debt? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. Many of us have never been taught the basics as a child and once we reach adulthood, we find ourselves making poor financial decisions that take us down the road of debt. See where you can make cutbacks.

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