Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. We had such a sense of freedom after making that last payment and we let ourselves dream about some tangible goals that we sacrificed during those payoff years, such as travel and a new-to-us camper. —->> How are YOU doing? Cash is King.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

As a result of our spending changes, we were able to get our spending back in line, and we live comfortably — and get to do most of what we want. However, one of the reasons that this works for us is due to where we live. Living there would be a different animal altogether and it would take a much higher income to make do.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Shouldn’t you have a right to expect everything to always be in working order – or is that too much to ask? Perhaps you are willing to tolerate an item that works partially rather than fixing or replacing that item. The only thing is, the ice maker no longer works at all and the ice dispenser will only put out crushed ice.

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. Put the dividends and capital gains to work buying more shares. Our investments have gone up and down over time with the market.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

That was the month I didn’t know if we had enough funds to cover our expenses. Thankfully, we have worked through those trials and the experience actually made a positive impact on our finances. We work hard and really relish our time away. I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy. I think I’ll survive.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Tantrum aside, it’s still going to take years, but there is room for us to make some considerable progress in 2015. Although it will take hard work and sacrifice on our part. I’ve joined over 40 other bloggers to help us all make 2015 the best year ever! I don’t want to wait years. I want it NOW!!!!!!

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

2 Additional Goals: If we save the $10k early, we’d like to work on the following 2 goals. I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113