Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month. Home Projects.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2014

One of the mistakes that we often make when saving is putting everything into one account. It’s fun to watch your account grow, but at the same time, if you have different goals for the money, having everything in one account can be problematic, since you aren’t able to identify which money is earmarked for a specific goal.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

You don’t want your family’s financial security to go down the drain. Create an Emergency Fund Let’s talk personal finances— $8,883 —that’s how much American households have in terms of emergency funds on average. It should be 6x that, and then you have your minimum emergency fund figure.

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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

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. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts.

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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. Increase business emergency savings. Prioritize.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” Start Using Cash This is a wonderful way to save money.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

He took all of our financial information and put together a plan for us to get out of debt as fast as possible. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Controlling careless spending of even $5-10 a week and putting it into savings, can add up significantly over time. Many people think they have no choice in this but the reality is, most people can find small ways to cut spending so that they can put a small regular amount into savings. Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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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

JULY 10, 2023

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. Frugal living is not about deprivation.

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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. What a great problem to have, right?!?!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Should you spend the money on that new flat screen and sound bar, or save it for the emergency fund? Are you financially independent?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 11, 2014

Today I am proud to say that we have completed our second step : Increase business emergency savings to a specific number. Over our 14 years in business, we have had to rely on our savings a few times to help cover expenses during tough months. By summer 2013, our savings was at an uncomfortable level.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Updating spreadsheets, learning new savings and investment strategies, and watching my net worth grow over time became increasingly exciting. Find something to motivate you into becoming financially literate. The important thing is to get started; any major goal that inspires you to do that is a good start. Track Your Progress.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Everyone has the opportunity and capacity to save. It could be due to the lack of discipline in handling money or savings just getting depleted easily. If you really want to, one can come up with dozens of reasons why it is so hard to save. Why You Should Conduct a Financial Analysis. achieve financial targets.

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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. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt? Building an emergency fund also helps enormously.

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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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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. However, even if those things hadn’t come along, we were still on track to pay it off within 2 years just by saving every penny we could.

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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. Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. ElizabethG from Modern Gal shares how she is Coping with Bad Financial News. A plan B is a must in any home.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

At that time, I couldn’t cash flow the office budget, home budget, our loans, and retirement savings. We will not be anywhere close to maxing out our contributions, but we will be putting at least something towards retirement savings, allowing us to sleep a little better at night. We bought our home in 2001.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. We said NO a lot.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. They can save up for that plastic toy made in China by working for the money, just like you do, but age appropriate. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

Last week I told you about the Savings.com Savings Pledge where I teamed up with Savings.com and the other Deal Pros to help America save $1 Billion. In case you missed the scoop on the $1 Billion Savings Pledge , you can read all about it and get pledging yourself. I pledged to save $100 per week or more. Happy Saving!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Saving Money Today: A Tree Smashed Through My Roof and I’m Lucky – I can’t believe how lucky I feel that a tree fell through my roof and did $9,000 in damage. Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. It can save you time and headache, and maybe even a few bucks too. Some freedom.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. How We Saved.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. Not to mention all the money we save. each check into a savings account. amount of money we saved!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. For the last two years, I told anyone who would listen about us trying to make our goal of being totally debt free. The money that we save can be either put back into my business or invested for retirement. I am the nerd.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. What are your financial goals now? Right now, the main goal is to finish saving up all the money my husband needs to finish school, which should be done later this year.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. The biggest thing paying off our house did for us is allow me to stay home comfortably, and it saved us a TON of money on interest…thousands of dollars that we now get to spend where WE want to. What are your financial goals now?

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