Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. Both books provided the blueprint for Our Debt Freedom Plan.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Three to six months living expenses used to be what the personal finance experts recommended, but in today's environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent. Surely unemployment, reduced income or a business downturn is considered an emergency, but so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery.

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. As you know, I am a huge follower of Dave Ramsey and his books, The Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace provided the blueprint for our Our Debt Freedom Plan. Have you had weeks like that?

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 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. Several years ago, our other vehicle needed new tires to pass inspection and our hot water heater stopped working.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100