Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

ALSO our 2019 Financial Goal!). We had worked all year to send extra monthly payments to that final loan and on that early morning I realized the balance was finally at a level that we could pay it off with some of our savings. Are we saving enough? We have not put a single dime away for our daughters’ education.

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

A few years ago, we were struggling financially and I felt like our situation was hopeless. At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. Start saving for college.

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Financial Goals Debt Goals Emergency Fund 100

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. Pay our bills in a timely manner.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Whether you’re continuing your education, entering the workforce or settling down with someone special (or all of the above), life insurance should be part of your plan. 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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Life Insurance Insurance Graduation Financial Goals 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Financial planning is any type of strategizing around the financial aspects of your financial life. These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. What is a financial plan?

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Goals Debt Taxes Insurance 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Updating spreadsheets, learning new savings and investment strategies, and watching my net worth grow over time became increasingly exciting. Perhaps it would demystify it, remove the taboo, and create a better educated consumer. Find something to motivate you into becoming financially literate. How to Start.

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Hobby Money Making Goals 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Elias Cortez, from Dallas, TX is currently a freelance writer specializing in writing on education and career information articles. Everyone has the opportunity and capacity to save. It could be due to the lack of discipline in handling money or savings just getting depleted easily. Set Financial Goals.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

Take time out to chat about the family’s financial mission – share the ‘why’ of your particular rat race. Show and tell the kids how the family earns and spends and saves and invests. Talk about why you took a particular action and let your family members share their actions and reasons and goals as well.

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Activism Goals Kids and Family Finance 229

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

And by then, saving will have become part of your regular routine, and you won’t bat an eye. Term life insurance: These insurance benefits can help with household income replacement, debt coverage, educational expenses, funeral and final expenses, and estate planning. Make it automatic and let it go into a separate account.

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Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. We participated in 2 library summer programs and they hosted movie nights, summer plays, visits from the local zoo, and other fun & educational activities for all ages. Once summer starts, enter the actual expense.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

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. We found that we could save more than $100 every month just by going to an off brand. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

We usually make New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, go back to school, stop smoking, save money, eat better, etc. This can be a positive and motivational experience to help them focus on new beginnings and setting goals. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year.

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Kids Goals Kids and Family New Year's 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

You were raised in different families and had different familial and educational experiences. You may have different needs and desires and goals for your life. Don’t come down on each other so hard for saving or spending that neither feels free to treat themselves. If All Else Fails, Get Financial Therapy!

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Money Giveaway Goals Debt 269

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. He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Instead, they are deposited into a savings account, and you make payments on your balance for the duration of the loan. Using a personal loan is only a good idea when it is consistent with being able to achieve other financial goals,” says Mark Hamrick, Bankrate senior economic analyst and Washington bureau chief. “If

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Debt Credit Cards Credit College Tuition 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

I own two different business, Phoenix SEO Company which helps businesses get on the first page of Google and Well Kept Wallet which is a Financial Education company. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

Good decisions can result in your ability to get a better job, make more money, save more money, invest for gain and other steps that help you end up in financial plus land. Get educated. Do a financial analysis to determine if buying a home will move you towards your financial goals or away from them.

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Making Home Financial Goals At&T 240

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Becoming debt-free became very appealing and the idea of being able to give more, save more, and live more was the direction we wanted to go. This list needs to be updated and we need to add additional steps of paying off a sudden car note and saving for some other high ticket items. Increase business emergency savings.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

My University Money: Should I Pursue a Co-op Education? – A down to earth outline to what I see as the advantages and disadvantages of a cooperative education, and to argue that one doesn’t need take a cooperative education to be successful. It can save you time and headache, and maybe even a few bucks too.

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? How about an education policy for the kids? Shop Wisely Just because you are financially smart and frugal doesn’t mean that you have to cut out shopping entirely.

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Money Insurance Debt Bulk 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the most important things in life is to find ways to achieve your financial goals. Whether you are aiming to protect your loved ones, to save for your child’s education, or to plan for your own retirement, you should have a road map that will guide you as you save and invest. However, they can be expensive.

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Life Insurance Financial Goals Insurance Taxes 203

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Investing in the financial markets might sound like one of the scariest parts of managing your finances, but it’s also potentially the most rewarding. A savings account just won’t build wealth. That makes investing one of the best things that Americans of any age can do to get on the road toward financial well-being.

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Taxes Growing Money College Tuition 52

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

They focus on the points consumers care about most — price, customer service, policy features and savings opportunities — so you can feel confident about which provider is right for you. Anti-theft device discount Caret Down Having an anti-theft device in your car might help you save money on your insurance.

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Insurance Life Insurance Homeowner Insurance Cars 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. The biggest thing paying off our house did for us is allow me to stay home comfortably, and it saved us a TON of money on interest…thousands of dollars that we now get to spend where WE want to. What are your financial goals now?

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