Family Balance Sheet

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. Be Exceptionally Frugal. 2017 Update.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. We are working towards some pretty big financial goals and we’ve hit quite a few already. Value of your home – outstanding debt on your home = Equity). Change #1.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Calculators 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you?

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

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MAY 28, 2019

But there’s one thing that a lot of parents forget that their kids will absorb: financial habits. adults have credit card debt, kids might not be learning the best financial lessons to set them up for future success. Work on Setting Goals. They soak up the language, beliefs, and habits of the people around them.

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Saving Money Money Simple Financial Goals 84

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

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

If you want to accomplish anything together as a couple, you need to have shared goals. Whether you want to pay off debt or save for retirement or get a new TV, you have to be in agreement on the big stuff. One of the best things you can do for your financially-sound marriage is to start out by observing the financial basics.

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Money Finance Motivation Goals 252

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. They’re all designed to help you save money, pay off debt, and achieve your financial goals, so please take advantage of them. We’re not perfect though…summer also means more ice cream and frosty treats.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? You’ll grow your nest egg faster this way, and you’ll condition yourself to be a bit more frugal. Find better ways to cut back on costs and reach your savings goal, as well as find better ways to make your money earn you more money.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. His Financial Peace University teaches people how to make the right decisions regarding money and empowers them to achieve their financial goals.

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Giveaway Package Financial Goals Debt 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

With interest rates so low, why not spend now, using debt, instead of waiting for inflation and higher interest rates to kick in and raise the price of goods and services. The world wide recession made us all (either of necessity or by choice) a bit more frugal. After 7+ years, folks get tired of constant frugality.

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Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Going Frugal. Reducing Debt.

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January February Debt Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? KT presents In Debt Consider Paying Cash for Your Purchases posted at Personal Finance Journey , saying, “Are you in debt besides the mortgage? Do you have thousands of dollars worth of student loan debt and/or credit card debt?

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

I encouraged you to build an emergency fund or pay down debt with your savings. Deidre at Cuckoo for Coupon Deals is pledging to be Debt Free in Three Years. But remember, little goals are a great start. Even if you are trying to save $5 per week, that’s a great start towards establishing financial goals.

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Goals Emergency Fund Financial Goals Debt 49

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s your best frugal win?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Check my Frugal Family Activities list for ideas.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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. Besides, paying off your debt and keeping it at a healthy minimum will help your credit score rating. Coupon To be a frugal mom, you need to learn how to coupon.

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Money Insurance Debt Bulk 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100