Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. We met with a financial planner and he gave us a specific plan to get out of debt with a specific amount of money to put toward debt each month. What are your financial goals now?
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 10, 2023
My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account. Frugal living is not about deprivation. Some months are more successful than others.
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Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Get creative.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
I wasn’t comfortable keeping only $1,000 in an emergency fund with two little ones and just one income, so we didn’t follow that part of his plan. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? What are your financial goals now?
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 11, 2014
Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? What are your financial goals now? I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 21, 2015
Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? We agree on what happens to our extra cash and discuss weekly our goals for saving and investing as well as any big ticket purchases on the horizon. What are your financial goals now? We were blessed to have a relatively smooth ride.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 20, 2017
emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. What are your financial goals now? First, we will save our six-month emergency fund. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave. Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We followed most of Dave Ramsey’s principles.
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