Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. That inspired me to be intentional with my finances and to follow Dave’s six steps. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. We all the extra money we had been putting away toward debt reduction.

Debt Free 241

Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. My family’s finances have also been affected. We’ve had several instances over the years that have shaped how we viewed and managed our money. Our emergency fund. Everything changed. How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

There were a lot more fun and purposeful things we could have done with that money than pay the lender. 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. At times the plan felt intimidating, but it also changed the direction of our finances.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

On October 1, I embarked on a month long series, 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. During the series, we talked about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Day 3: I took 4 days off due to an unexpected family emergency.

Finance 100

Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2014

Despite our intertwined lives financially, we hadn’t combined finances up until recently. We have been brainstorming how we can do both while still pooling our money. I’ve always fought against the idea of giving ourselves each an allowance to spend on what-have-you. Have an “Allowance” .

Financial Goals 189

Financial Goals Goals Emergency Fund Finance 189

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Munger so aptly puts it, learning how to save money fast is an education in and of itself. Munger so aptly puts it, learning how to save money fast is an education in and of itself. ” – T.T. Munger As T.T.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track. It’s wasted money.

Money 235

Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Every month, we set aside money in our budget to cover our basic car maintenance. How will you pay for the item?

Finance 100

Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

You are one emergency short of losing track of your finances. What gives? The problem is, every time I sent money to my savings account, I would mentally think about how much that amount would have reduced my debt. High interest charges make it harder to put money aside for saving.

Pay Off Debt 52

Pay Off Debt Debt Emergency Fund Financial Goals 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

There is so much we could do with that money other than pay the lender. Becoming debt free became appealing and the idea of being able give more, save more and live more took my breath away. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that they must be seen as one. But we needed a plan.

Debt 100

Debt Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Why would they want to save their money to get pennies a year on their principal?

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

I don’t like budgets myself, and actually refer to what I do with my money as a “ spending plan.” ” But budget or spending plan, the reality is that it can be hard to stick to your money commitments when something else comes along. Then, stop spending money on stuff that doesn’t fit with your core values.

Budgeting 218

Budgeting Budget Work Making 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Despite 2012 being over, Invest It Wisely’s idea to fight the winter blues by giving to causes you believe in is a sure-fire way to ensure you’re on your way to a fantastic 2013. Working to build your emergency fund?

Emergency Fund 193

Emergency Fund Debt Student Fridays 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. However, even if you find yourself tight on money, you can still manage to put a little away each month. Many people think that it is too hard to put money away. Saving money is essential.

Bank 265

Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

It’s true that what I do with money technically amounts to a budgeting technique, but the idea of a traditional budget has never appealed to me. Spending Plan = Me In Charge of My Money. The spending plan terminology, though, makes me feel as though I am in charge of what’s happening with my money.

Emergency Fund 202

Emergency Fund Budgeting Budget Psychology 202

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

The link will give you all of the information you need to complete the sheet. After reading Dave Ramsey’s book, The Total Money Makeover , I realized that we were spreading ourselves too thin and our finances were not as great as I thought they were. A leaky roof was one of the priorities to give you an idea.

Debt 130

Debt Goals Debt Free Pay Off Debt 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

While a higher income can certainly help you get your feet back under you, ultimately it doesn’t matter how high your income is if you don’t manage your money appropriately and live within your means. Now, all of a sudden, we had enough money that we could try nicer restaurants. However, this isn’t always the case.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Better to refinance and sink those funds into the treasury market! There were 50 submissions this week.

October 200

October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. My University Money: Should I Pursue a Co-op Education? There were 56 submissions this week.

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Part of that is because when you have less debt, you have more money. Your money stays yours, so you can make it work for you. We both were sick of money issues and the stress that goes with that. She blogs at The Debt Myth.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

I mean, I was living from pay check to pay check , always hoping I’d find whatever money I needed to pay the bills. If you identify that you might be heading for financial disaster like I was, we’ll give you strategies to turn things around. I figured I’d sort something our or something would come along to change where I was heading.

Emergency Fund 212

Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Yes, we followed the recommendations outlined in Dave Ramsey’s resources, Total Money Make Over/ Financial Peace University. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2012

I read a lot of finance blogs. You might say I’m a finance blog junkie. I’m half expecting all my friends and family to show up at my house and have an intervention, in an attempt to get my love of finance blogs under control. Let’s start with mutual funds. Like, a lot. What To Buy?

Finance 187

Finance Emergency Fund Re-use Simple 187

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

That was the month I didn’t know if we had enough funds to cover our expenses. Thankfully, we have worked through those trials and the experience actually made a positive impact on our finances. We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We owed money to just about everybody. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Once we did our budget, we found that we could put all of that money that once disappeared towards our debt.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). Digging into this formula investment technique (which is similar to dollar cost averaging), led me to the re-discovery of multiple other types of formulas and techniques which are supposed to help us make our money grow. Stock picking formulas.

401K 100

401K Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

A surprising amount of North Americans are not putting money away consistently for retirement. With just one emergency such as a car breaking down or, in the US, a medical bill, many could be in a very precarious position. As the time passed, I was able to figure out ways to save more money and stay on top of my finances.

Building 225

Building Emergency Fund Money Savings Account 225

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Personal Escrow Fund. Gift Giving Fund. building your Emergency Fund. entertainment. car service.

Finance 100

Finance Organic Organization Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Managing Money. Financial Highway discussed money and ignorance. Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. Stretching the One Income Dollar shares with us 7 ways we can spend our money. I must say I agree. Going Frugal.

January 124

January Emergency Fund Personal Finance Finance 124

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. How could you give? Earn extra money.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you feel like you have more month than money? Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! Our second inspiration was not wasting money. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. She blogs at Happy Healthy Mommy. Where are you from?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235