Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. I have been using it ever since.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? Surviving a negative experience and enduring through or perhaps even overcoming it shows us that we are made of more than we ever dreamed, that we can do and be more than we thought. Challenge yourself. Free money! Party time!

Debt 167

Debt College Student Money 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When I was younger, I used to think that a higher income was the solution to most of my financial issues. My husband and I were graduate students with loans and credit card debt, and we were certain that a higher income would solve all of our problems. We make plenty!” However, this isn’t always the case.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). that gym you no longer use.) Do you really need cable television or can you make do without?

Monitors 40

Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? Shame on us for dragging our feet on this for too long. Shame on us for dragging our feet on this for too long. This is our very last non-mortgage loan and we send an extra payment every month as part of our Debt Freedom Plan. Save for a camper upgrade. The Guidelines for 2018: 1.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

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. We’ve been working since 2013 to pay off a boat load of non-mortgage debt. clutter/stuff that we don’t need.

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Why do I want to save money? Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. What’s your best frugal win?

Kids and Family 187

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 187