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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. More family time! Folks did we just enter the twilight zone?!

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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My Life Plan

Family Balance Sheet

Increase our emergency fund to 6 months of expenses. Contribute to our retirement funds. Celebrate debt freedom with a big family trip to Hawaii or Paris. Share your vision by joining the growing community of women inspired in the comments below, or on Twitter using the hashtag #womeninspired. photo credit.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve.

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Best Way to Spend Tax Refund

For the Mommas

Add to Your Emergency Fund. An emergency fund can never have too much money in it. If you have an emergency fund to add to, then add to it. The sooner you begin contributing to your retirement fund, the longer it has time to grow. You never know when you may need to fall back on it.

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