Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

You’ll know how much is in your checking and savings accounts and your retirement accounts. Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces. There was a time our spreadsheet reflected a lot of debt and not a lot of savings. Column C = Current Balance.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t have credit card debt, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%, so we thought we were doing okay. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 8, 2013

But you need to be watchful that it doesn’t take a lot of time to get caught in the debt cycle if you start splurging. Even though there are legal ways to get out of debt , it is better to stay safe than sorry. Read on to know about some smart ways to keep debts at bay and rein in your finances. Frugal debt free'

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year. In 2021, I wanted to increase our savings but didn’t attach any number to it, so we floundered that year away. We have a number that we want to save for each daughter.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 21, 2015

10 Ways to Recover From Christmas Debt. The following tips are meant to help you recover without becoming overwhelmed by your Christmas debt. #1: 1: Accept the Debt. . #1: 1: Accept the Debt. But, do you seriously think there is going to be a time when your Christmas debt is going to seem smaller? 2: Focus on It.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The worst-case scenario is that you get a loan without a clear picture of its impact on your monthly cash flow, leading you to take on more debt to make up for it. Consolidation puts all of your debts together under one monthly payment at one interest rate.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 6, 2012

I’m really excited because I’ve been wanting to see The Debt. Too busy to watch it today? Once you purchase the movie, you actually have 30 days to begin watching it. Have you "liked" Saving with Shellie on Facebook yet? Through Sunday (1/8) Amazon is featuring $1.99 Movie Rentals on some great new releases.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. A freebie cabinet. I quickly became a daily reader.

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 4, 2011

You must first watch the video to print the coupon. Please subscribe via Email to have savings, advice, coupons and offers sent directly to you. We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free. Save 50% to 90%. Coupon expires 15 April. Enjoy this site? Find deals in your city.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 9, 2012

Too busy to watch it tonight? Once you purchase the movie, you actually have 30 days to begin watching it. You can stream these movies straight onto you TV from your computer but my favorite way to watch them on our TV is by using our Roku box. Plus request a Saving with Shellie Coupon Class in your area! Happy Viewing!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Six measly cents.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

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. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. Her 2017 goal is to save $20,000 in cash.

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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. Our Savings: $67 a month or almost $800 a year. Our savings: $55 a month or $660 a year. Our savings: $184 a month. We want to have our cake and eat it too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 19, 2012

Our debt levels from keeping up with the Jones’ is attributable to that fact. Reinforcement Have you ever watched The Biggest Loser and because of that, made better meal choices that day? Or watched ‘ Til Debt Do Us Part , and reassessed your budget? Just like anything else that we take on, you have to plan.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Life insurance may not seem like a priority right now, especially with competing financial concerns, such as saving for your first big purchases or paying off your student loans. Consider directing at least a portion of your pay toward long-term financial goals, like saving for retirement and purchasing a life insurance plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Today at age 50+, I still optimize our cash flow, but my focus is shifting towards saving with our daughters’ future education costs, building our net worth, and planning for our retirement years. Manage long-term savings, such as retirement, college savings. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Dave Ramsey is a financial coach, best-selling author, and speaker whose message of “cash is king and debt is dumb” is unrelenting. The book is designed to help you design a plan for paying off your debts and saving for a secure future. It is also full of the inspiring testimonies of ordinary people who have become debt-free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

0 saves Save. 6 Ways to Save Money On a Gym Membership [link] #. Reader Asks About Selling Home to Pay Off Debt – [link] I agree. Makes me feel bad for wanting to watch them play. #. Paying Debt vs. Saving Money [link] I say pay off debt. Cool Things I Read This Week [link] #.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2013

How many times have you watched children running around and exclaimed: “I wish I had that kind of energy!” Save Money. Physical activity can help you save money as well. Over time, regular exercise can save you quite a bit of money, no matter where you live, or what health programs you have access to.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? Watch out! , How about you? What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

This time around my fellow bloggers and I were to share our Best Go Green Method To Save Money. Please check out the different tips below on how you too can save money and be green: Nickel by Nickel tells us how they read green using ebooks over at Beating Broke. Hello and welcome to the 10th Yakezie Blog Swap.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

The kids were in the back seat watching a movie and we were in the front seat reviewing 2011 and strategizing for the upcoming year. Increase our Monthly Debt Payment. We have set a goal date of July 2015 to pay off all of our debt. Start a Car Replacement Savings Account. Start College Savings Accounts for our Girls.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Actually it means saving as much money as you can before Christmas ! Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? that means, money! DogVacay sign-up.

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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. So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. What kind of debt was it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2011

Saving money has always been important in our household so we have learned some great tips over the years on how to do just that. Here are 10 quick tricks you can use to start maximizing your money and saving more. Watch for sales: Don’t ever buy items at full price. It is just a waste of your money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. ”A week in the electric world gets me considering the savings to be had.”

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free? They didn’t like debt, and as I grew up, neither did I.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. Game and Movie Day. Spend Some Time around Town.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

As for my oldest daughter, she had the best day EVER, because she got to watch way too much TV as mommy was attending to her little sister. I did get a little web reading done and my babe is feeling much better. Personal Finance around the web: Festival of Frugality at Cash Money Life. Lots of great posts. A must read!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Watch what others are doing, how they do it and what they may be getting from it. I hope to show you how to use debt wisely. There are lots of ways to get into to debt. High interest credit card debt can really drag you down, yet you might want to take out a business loan to start up a really great business idea.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 10, 2012

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Trent July is the mayor, and watching the town of his birth slide into debt and foreclosure is about the hardest thing he's ever done. The purpose turned out to be a town: Henry Adams, Kansas, one of the last surviving townships founded by freed slaves after the Civil War.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

If you and your spouse or family disagree on saving, spending or investing one party may inadvertently sabotage the efforts of the other. It is the same with your finances, whether with credit, savings or investments, use the most reputable institution offering the best plans that you can find. Protect from harms way.

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