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How to Create a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family!

Family Balance Sheet

Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces. My husband’s brain likes to see everything written down on one page, so I developed that first spreadsheet to list all of our accounts and all of our debts. How do your assets stack up against your liabilities/debts?

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

Family Balance Sheet

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Again, you’re not alone with this problem.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. You don’t want someone who is over-scheduled.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Term life insurance: These insurance benefits can help with household income replacement, debt coverage, educational expenses, funeral and final expenses, and estate planning. Real Estate This isn’t as passive as most people would think; it takes a lot of research and a lot of work in the beginning.

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Join Me for the New Year New You Financial Summit

Family Balance Sheet

You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles.

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Look 3 Feet In Front Of You, Not 3 Miles

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After taking lessons for a while, it occurred to me that playing the piano is just a hobby of mine, and I can’t let it interfere with my primary goal of building a business. That’s when I realized that goals and hobbies are two different things. The key to achieving large goals is to break them up into smaller goals.