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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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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. You are one emergency short of losing track of your finances. appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom.

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APRIL 9, 2021

We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. The point of the starter emergency fund is to get you through until you pay off your non-mortgage debts, at which point, you build a more extensive fund. DONE 2013. DONE November 2019.

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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? Find yours and use it to make extra cash. It will help you achieve your financial goals faster.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. We met with a financial planner and he gave us a specific plan to get out of debt with a specific amount of money to put toward debt each month. For us, it was saving money. We do it together.

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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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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. lined paper. calculator.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

What innate abilities can be put to use to help you start the path to wealth? 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?

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JULY 10, 2023

My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. My plan is to use this cash first as it will come to term around the same time we will need to make the first college payment. We have already used one of the credits for my daughter’s flight to the Midwest later this summer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

I mastered the use of excel spreadsheets while monitoring every expense, I opened my first retirement account and bought my first shares of stock while feverishly reading through Investing for Dummies , I began checking all of my accounts, every day to ensure that any and all charges were correct and accounted for… and I loved it.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Many people are still trapped in debts and financial insufficiency due to the wrong formula or mindset they’ve been following ever since they got employed. If you use the formula: INCOME–EXPENSES = SAVINGS , then you are bound to find yourself with a ‘financial cavity’. Set Financial Goals. Get Out of Debt.

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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. No, although we inadvertently used the debt snowball method without having heard of it. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously.

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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. We also continued using debit and credit cards (paid in full multiple times per month) for the convenience of tracking our expenses online.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

This new strategy had us looking in the same direction with regards to our financial future and my husband was on board. We are using Dave Ramsey’s snowball method and I’m proud to say that since 2013, we’ve paid off 4 business loans totaling almost $75,000. What are your financial goals for 2017 and beyond?

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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. Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. A recent survey claimed that six out of ten parents provide or have provided financial help to their adult children.

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JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. In 2020, we still use and are thankful for Medi-share. We drive older cars.

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AUGUST 11, 2014

Use this to develop a budget & determine where you will cut back. (If Use cash system with envelopes for your over spending areas. 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.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Building a portfolio that has at least some less-risky assets can be useful in helping you ride out volatility in the market. 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.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

by primarily using coupons. this week also using coupons. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

He discusses income beneficiaries, remainder beneficiaries and provides and example of the use of a dynasty trust. 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?”

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JANUARY 20, 2017

emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. came up that day that made us need to tweak some of our other budget. 2 – Used a cash budget.

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JANUARY 21, 2015

It took use about 10 years because we didn’t get serious until the 11th hour. We agree on what happens to our extra cash and discuss weekly our goals for saving and investing as well as any big ticket purchases on the horizon. What are your financial goals now? What inspired you to get debt free?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

I would say that this plan helped me more in the area of using a zero-based budget and sticking with a budget. We followed a budget and switched to using cash, which helped us stay on track with the budget. We then celebrated by going out to get ice cream, and used a gift card. What are your financial goals now?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We used (and currently still follow) Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. 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 financial goals now?

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MAY 27, 2015

That is an extremely small amount of interest on a house because of how quickly we paid it off, but to us, that is $11,000 that could have gone into investments or been used elsewhere. I rarely use coupons. I just didn’t have time for it, nor did I enjoy it or use many of the items that had coupons.

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