Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2014

We knew that we would at least partially combine our finances when we were officially married, but when we were making our combined budget before going to the bank and officially combining, we hit a bit of a road block when we realized that we have a huge disparity in our financial goals. Money Tips'

Financial Goals 189

Financial Goals Goals Emergency Fund Finance 189

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.

Goals 208

Goals Emergency Fund Used Vacation 208

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. Increase our emergency funds for the home & office to 3 – 6 months worth of expenses.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Have Specific Financial Goals Financial planning is the key to financial success. You need to have very specific financial goals; what do you need to achieve by which date? It will help you achieve your financial goals faster. The trick is to pay close attention to the interest rates.

Personal Finance 52

Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

There are, however, two catches: Low-risk investments earn lower returns than you could find elsewhere with risk; and inflation can erode the purchasing power of money stashed in low-risk investments. If you opt for only low-risk investments, you’re likely to lose purchasing power over time.

April 52

April Lowes CD Bank 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

How to Start a Savings Plan on a Low-Income So You’ve Maxed Out Your Emergency Fund – Now… For Better Savings: Use Sub Accounts to Differentiate Your… Setting Financial Goals: Make Them Smart and Simple A Painless Way to Pay for Seemingly Out of Reach Goals. Money Tips'

Hobby 189

Hobby Money Making Goals 189

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

They ranged from a low of about $2,300/yr (no zeros missing there!) 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. We hit everywhere in between.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236