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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances. I developed our family balance sheet years ago when I needed a way to talk to my husband about our finances. Organize your Financial Documents. If you have a lot of paper financial documents that you’re not sure what to do with, read How Long Should Keep You Financial Documents.

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

Savings Corner

Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. See multiple homes Viewing listing photos online is helpful, but isn’t a substitute for visiting homes in person and getting to know the area and its amenities.

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Be Prepared for Emergencies by Planning in Advance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Store important documents, irreplaceable valuables and photos in the one place so they can be quickly grabbed if you need to evacuate the house. Related posts: Finance and Emergency Kits: Be Prepared Not Surprised. Prepare an emergency kit and keep it where it is easily accessible to all family members.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

The photos included with this post are mainly from our travel adventures. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Go figure.