Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Our 2019 Financial Goal. Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December. We can now move on to other financial goals. 1st Update in June 2014. 2018 Update.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Also see: The Best Personal Financial Books for Young Families Get a Financial Advisor A financial advisor will help you do three things: Get a hold of your expenditures Structure your savings Maximize your investments These are all steps that, if practiced consistently, will help you grow your personal wealth in the long run.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2014

You might be saving up for a vacation, while at the same time building up your emergency fund and creating a fund for car maintenance and repairs. Take a look at your financial goals, and create sub accounts that allow you to focus on these different objectives. I do this with my emergency fund.

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Goals Emergency Fund Used Vacation 208

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. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. How to Build your Emergency Fund. Prioritize.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2014

Day 2: What are Your Financial Goals. Day 3: I took 4 days off due to an unexpected family emergency. Day 10: Create a Personal Escrow Fund. Day 13: Create an Emergency Fund. Day 14: Create a Gift Giving Fund. Please note, I AM NOT A FINANCIAL PLANNER. Thanks for understanding!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. I focus more on the big picture (saving for a house, vacations, emergency fund, etc.)

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Increase our emergency fund to 6 months of expenses.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

A budget provides you with a financial roadmap to get to where you want to be in life. A budget gives it to you plain and simple – the good, the bad and the ugly. Not having a budget is a small mistake that can turn into a huge financial error! Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Day 2: What are Your Financial Goals. Day 3: I took 4 days off due to an unexpected family emergency. Day 10: Create a Personal Escrow Fund. Day 13: Create an Emergency Fund. Day 14: Create a Gift Giving Fund. Here is the recap of posts. Day 1: Create Your Own Family Balance Sheet.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. This is technically free money that gives your 401(K) a real boost.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 3, 2011

As a part of my Back to Basics series , I am writing a post on how to start an emergency fund. Amy’s emergency fund saved her — when her heater went out on New Years Eve. Without an emergency fund, this could have been an major financial blow. Don't miss the newest deals.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Travel, buy fun stuff, give gifts, help others, work if I feel like it and not if I don’t, etc. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously. Who initiated the debt free goal? She blogs at The Debt Myth.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. 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. What are your financial goals now? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. In this case, they helped a school fund interactive learning activities.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals. It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

I just thought I’d give you an update of how I’m doing so far. I encouraged you to build an emergency fund or pay down debt with your savings. But remember, little goals are a great start. Even if you are trying to save $5 per week, that’s a great start towards establishing financial goals.

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Goals Emergency Fund Financial Goals Debt 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. krantcents: How Will You Measure Your Life?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. in our local church, and giving to others in need. A life goal of ours is. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. were not about to give up a summer vacation! What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are your financial goals now? We are almost done with our 3-6 month emergency fund and will begin maxing out our retirement accounts. The money will come if you give it a purpose. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are your financial goals now? We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund. Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

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. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Following a budget and giving every dollar a name showed where there was extra money to put towards paying off debt. How could you give? Make your goals visual. We have increased our giving since becoming debt free.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Once our kids are in school our goal will be to look into buying our dream home. What are your financial goals now? Know that you’re not depriving yourself, but giving yourself so much more. Seek financial help.

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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 your financial goals now? I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects. She blogs at Happy Healthy Mommy. Tell us about you and your family.

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