Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 4, 2014
We met in college and currently both feel drawn toward higher education. While we currently live in Oregon, in a few weeks we will be moving to western New York to both start new careers in higher education. This meant moving to a less expensive rental, cutting cable and changing our eating-out and entertainment habits.
Saving Cents With Sense
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
I’ve written about Upromise by Sallie Mae before and how it is such a great way to save for college (or pay off loans) while you are doing your everyday shopping, eating out, or even pumping gas. Talk about an easy way to start saving for his college education – every little bit can really add up!
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Eating Out. Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals.
Saving Cents With Sense
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
If you have kids, have student loans, want to go back to school, or know someone that does, you want to know about and start using Upromise , which helps you save for college by doing things you are already doing : Shopping, Eating Out, Buying Tickets, or Fill Your Gas Tank. Are you using Upromise yet?
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
My husband is finishing his Bachelors degree in Management this year as I continue to pursue my degree in Education. It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. My husband and I are from Houston, Texas. We used up what we had.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 6, 2020
Our non-mortgage debt was in the six figures when we started this plan and included 4 business loans and a student loan. The first few steps didn’t take us very long, but we spent six years completing our step of paying off our non-mortgage debt–which was the elephant in the room. January & February 2020 – Life is good!
Saving With Shellie
AUGUST 4, 2011
I wrote about how I would love my son to be whatever he wants to be in life without the stress of finances or student loans holding him back. We have started saving now for his education and I know that with proper planning and diligence we can fully fund a college fund for him. What are your dreams for your kids?
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