Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. 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. What inspired you to get debt free? They blog at 2 Copper Coins.

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AUGUST 11, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She paid off $41,587 in debt in 14 months! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1. We wanted to enter into marriage debt free. (He Where are you from? in 14 months.The

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Our main financial goal in 2015 is to pay down our non-mortgage debt. I have scrutinized our budget tirelessly and I really feel like there’s nothing more to cut, so my focus is turning to finding money to put towards debt. In January, I found $370 to put towards our debt: 1. Where can we find extra money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 1, 2014

One of the best ways to do that is to set realistic goals. In fact, one of my favorite things to do at the end of December each year is to set financial goals for the new year. I’m convinced that I’ve had such good luck achieving many of my financial goals because I write them down and keep myself accountable.

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Goals Financial Goals December Motivation 209

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. with their goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

As I reflect back to January 2016, I started that year pretty determined to pay off the balance of our non-mortgage debts. And we were on a roll in January 2016. Unfortunately, we did not hit that goal and in part, have made some major changes to our Debt Freedom Plan. I even created a hashtag, #crushingdebt2016.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

As God is my witness, it WILL be the year that we pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt. It has been my obsession goal since we found ourselves in a dicey situation back in August 2013. At the time, we had 4 business loans and 1 student loan that were weighing on us, so we created our Debt Freedom Plan.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

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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. Read: A 2019 Recap.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. Today’s assignment: List your SMART financial goals.

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MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. In January, I found more extra money than I ever have and I was so excited about it, BUT unexpectedly, February…blew.it.out.of.the.water! In January 2020, we booked round-trip flights to Paris for the four of us.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12? Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. M – measurable.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending. I donated plasma 5 times in April which is short of my goal of 8 times.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. In January and February, my husband and I were contemplating replacing our 12.5

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. January and February were stellar months with finding money. I donated plasma 5 times in March which is short of my goal of 8 times. Found Money Recap: January 2021 – I found $1681. Plasma earnings: $207.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. This summit runs January 9-13, 2017 and consists of 15 workshops over those 5 days. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas.

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

One January, we received a very large credit card bill in the mail. When the following Christmas rolled around, we were able to use cash and slept quite soundly in January knowing there wouldn’t be any large bills in our mailbox. Savings Goals – Set savings goals for the year and use this spreadsheet to track your progress.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

As some of you know, one of my goals for 2011 is to become a certified fitness professional. The goal was to be certified by summer. Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. Reducing Debt. I had to remind myself that being debt free was the first step to fulfilling my dreams.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2011

Ever since I got married last year, I have done a lot of thinking about the future and the state of our finances and what goals we have as a couple. Reducing Debt. Mrs. Not Made of Money shares her wisdom on how we can cure a hangover, a debt hangover that is. Investing Wisely. Yakezie Scholarship. Email this to a friend?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

When my husband and I wrote our Debt Freedom Plan earlier this year, we made a commitment to scrutinize our monthly expenses to find money to put towards our plan. We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. We want to have our cake and eat it too. Our savings: $55 a month or $660 a year.

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Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

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. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Reducing Debt. Live Real, Now shares 5 strategies we can use to prevent debt burnout. He has a point. How about you?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Every January 1, I get caught up in the hopeful feeling of the upcoming new year. 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.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. Prior to 2020, we spent years aggressively paying off six figures of non-mortgage debts , so saving for college was sporadic deposits into a regulard savings account and basically on the back burner.

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JANUARY 10, 2012

A sunny day in the middle of January called us outdoors. When my husband and I are focused on our goals , we nail them. But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly. Column E = Monthly debt payment. How much do we want to reduce debt by?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I donated plasma 4 times in May which is short of my goal of 8 times. January 2021 – I found $1681. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Plasma Donation Earnings: $220.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Balance Junkie discusses the January effect and shares 10 ways we can improve our financial situation in 2011. Reducing Debt. If you do get a raise, put it towards your debt so you can be one step closer to financial freedom. Deliver Away Debt shares with us tips on how we can stay out of debt in 2011.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2011

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. If you didn't make any goals in January, take some time to plan for the balance of the year.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In January, the four of us put together a long list of games we wanted to play, many of which were just gathering dust in the basement, and it has become a joint New Year’s resolution to get through all of them before the year is over! My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. A freebie cabinet.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. 7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

It’s been a trend every January and I’ve always found it interesting to read how other people have come up with their one 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. Just one word to focus on during the upcoming year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Consumers are getting more wiser and January has also become a hot month for retail therapy.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. We still refer to it often to remind ourselves of our goals and objectives. It’s taking forever for us to accomplish the step we’re on (paying off our non-mortgage debt), but we keep plugging away.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2012

I know we are half way through January, and many of you may already be giving up on your New Year’s Resolutions, but I wanted to encourage you to keep reaching for those goals you set. Pay off Debt? The truth is that it is easy to start goals, and much more challenging to follow through. Lose Weight? Measurable.

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Goals Pay Off Debt January Gardening 55

Finally Frugal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Here's a more organized update (and then I'll explain my dilemma): Here's where things stand now, in early-mid September 2012: Second Mortgage Debt: $31,400::::$25,176. Student Loan Debt: $61,762::::$29,318. Primary Mortgage Debt: $167,500::::$154,209. Student Loan Debt: $61,762::::$39,070. What would you do?

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Finally Frugal

MAY 30, 2012

My goal is to pay my loans down to $20,000 by the end of the year (an ambitious goal, for sure) so in January I can sell my stock and pay it all off once and for all! So for those of you out there who are in debt up to your eyeballs (or armpits, or belly button. Student Loan Debt: $61,762::::$39,070. A LOT of it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I also find that setting goals makes a difference. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. We wrote down a list of our current expenses, our current goals, and where we are at. Reducing Debt. Frugal Dad shares with us 10 Side Hustles that we can use to pay off our debt.

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 1, 2011

Little did I know when I started this blog in January of 2008 that I would learn so much and come so far in my struggle to overcome my debt and control my spending. We'll see how things go; I'm definitely committed to following through with my goals, and though they seem rather daunting at this stage. Welcome to 2011!

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