Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. I know there are many reasons for the dire savings rates: kids, household projects, kids, pets, kids, caring for an aging parent, kids, medical issues, and kids. It’s all too much.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. Within a year after settlement, we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

Raising financially responsible kids is a lot easier than you many think. The key is to invest the time to teach your kids the right ways to manage their finances. Teach them actionable methods and strategies that will help them learn all of the ropes of personal finance. I am not suggesting that you throw them into debt!

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Bills Finance Budgeting Budget 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

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. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? In my life, my parents have always seemed to do quite well financially and we never suffered as kids. I loved that series as a kid. Reducing Debt.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We lived our lives as if the money was never ending and we truly believed we were immune to ever having to worry about our finances. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Television 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

If you are rock steady on the path to paying down your debts, pay more. As a parent, your expectations of your growing child increase month by month and year by year. Perhaps you ended up paying ultra high interest rates and suffering through years of paying down debt before you learned to control and track your borrowing.

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Debt College Student Money 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Broke Professionals is a personal finance blog aimed at the over-educated and underpaid. Join the husband/wife blogging team of Broke Professionals as they attempt to dig themselves out of a combined six figures in student loan debt. Stay out of debt in general. He is one of my heroes. I don’t care.

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Work Debt Credit Cards Finance 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

In Silver Spoon Kids - How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children by Eileen Gallo, P.H.D. Taking on debt never has bothered me, because I have always felt that we kept it under control and no matter what, would pay it off. Understand each partner’s money history and experience. And Jon Gallo, J.D,

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Financial Goals Goals Money Real Estate 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on.

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt. Our children learn by example.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

My hubby and I often borrow yard equipment that we use once in a while from my parents. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Reducing Debt. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise. Going Frugal. Getting Healthy.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

years with no car (and two small kids!). My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Go figure.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 185

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is something every parent needs to think about. How about an education policy for the kids? That’s a small amount to pay for that level of peace of mind as a parent. Pay Down Debt Yes, this is a good way to set yourself up financially. Getting out of debt should make the top three of your financial priorities.

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

My husband and I have been married for 20 years and have two school-aged kids. I’m thankful we had to learn how to cut back—how ridiculous was it to have dual full-time incomes/no kids and not save a cent?! I want to be able to enjoy this time with our kids while they’re young, and yet still be able to save for our future.

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Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Take a moment to watch them.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). 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.

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