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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Things like your savings account, your retirement fund, your house, investments accounts, real estate…these are all assets. Just calculate the difference between your assets (things that bring you money or positive financial value) and liabilities (things that take money out of your pocket).

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Put the holiday gift of cash into your account. Once you have saved a base amount, branch out to put additional money into the stock and bond markets, real estate and other types investments that will grow your money faster than a secure savings account. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. The holiday season is fast approaching!

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. Did you make 2018 financial goals ?