Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

1 – 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. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here.

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Things like your savings account, your retirement fund, your house, investments accounts, real estate…these are all assets. Things like your car, your rent, loan interest, and so on are your liabilities. Knowing this difference will show you where you stand financially.

Personal Finance 52

Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people.

Saving Money 222

Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. Tim from How to Make Bankable Savings discusses Buy Versus Rent: Non-Financial Considerations are Ke y The decision to buy or rent your home involves more than a financial analysis.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

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!

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2014

It’s a good idea to refer to your family calendar to remind you of any events, holidays, or activities where you’ll need money. Categories could include, but are not limited to: rent/mortgage. Categories could include, but are not limited to: rent/mortgage. Personal Escrow Fund. Gift Giving Fund.

Finance 100

Finance Organic Organization Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need. Break your expenses into two categories: Necessary (for survival).

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133