Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 3 Action Steps to Set Up Your Emergency Fund. It is NOT a spending account.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 15, 2012
One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. I have been using it ever since. Emergency Savings = Last Resort. Cash is King.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 30, 2014
We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. April Wins : By using the same strategies from March , I was able to stay within our grocery budget of $450. And what are your emergency meals that you always have on hand?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 27, 2012
10 Reasons Why You’re Broke If you always seem to have more month than cash, then it’s time to look at why. See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 30, 2015
When you’re in the trenches, it can be very hard to think beyond the present. At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. Contribute to our retirement funds.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 26, 2014
There’s no point in using more money than you need to. Some popular items include homemade baking kits (think all of the ingredients for soup or brownies in a jar), homemade jewelry, artwork, crafts, and food. If you’re trying to find ways to generate money for the holidays, try some of these strategies.
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