Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

cash back on every purchase, and because it’s in the Chase Freedom family of cards, you may eventually have a variety of upgrade options. That’s OK — the main purpose of student cards is to build credit with the goal of qualifying for better cards down the line. The annual fee is $0, it earns 1.5% Read our review.

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Credit Cards Student Credit College 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. I did go into a big box store two times in February. How did you do in February?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. January and February were stellar months with finding money. A month like February might not happen again, because I scored a huge refund that took 13 months to receive. February 2021 – I found $3433.68.

March 130

March Money Donation Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Read: My Ebates Review.

2019 100

2019 June Club Christmas 100

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 20, 2023

CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING is returning to The Roku Channel on February 3 which means viewers can watch all the episodes for free! In the midst of all the hilarious and creative ways that kids can alter plans, annihilate goals and dreams, and force parents to re-invent their lives, it turns out that maybe things are kind of okay!

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TVs Kids and Family Parenting 2019 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Read: My Ebates Review.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas May 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Read: My Ebates Review.

2019 100

2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. You don’t have to divulge your goal, but please let us know HOW you found or saved the money.

2019 113

2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. The goal is to use the money that you have on hand to pay for Christmas, and not resort to using credit cards.

2019 100

2019 September Club August 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

My monthly savings goal was $100. Here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays.

2019 130

2019 November Club Christmas 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. We didn’t want to sink any money into the car, but a family member offered to take it off our hands.

2019 100

2019 October Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. I found the remaining balance of $30 within my monthly budget, so I’m happy to say my goal for March is complete. You will also find a Christmas Budget spreadsheet in my Family Budget Spreadsheets bundle. Find your monthly savings goal for April and any shortfall from February & March.

March 100

March Club Christmas Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

As outlined in the first post , your goal this past month was to create a budget for your Christmas spending. That final number will be your goal to save each month between now and November 25, 2013. My monthly goal is $100. I'm using a savings account that was used previously for another goal. I have a plan for February.

Christmas 127

Christmas Club Goals Budgeting 127

Couponing 101

JANUARY 30, 2012

I shared on the Couponing 101 Facebook page recently that my word for 2012 is “intentional” Despite making lots of goals, I tend to struggle with controlling my day-to-day actions to reach my desired goals. I really love making goals. I tend to set a lot of goals, but I rarely meet all my goals.

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Goals Finance 2012 Food 88

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

It’s part of being a responsible family budgeter. This month’s assignment: (to be completed by February 25.). You will also find a Christmas Budget spreadsheet in my Family Budget Spreadsheets bundle. Step 3: Start saving for the first month and have the money set aside by February 25. Source: The Street.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas 2018 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I donated plasma 5 times in April which is short of my goal of 8 times. My husband also donates and he’s using his money for family activities as well, as personal spending money. February 2021 – I found $3433.68.

April 130

April Money Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

No Spend January: I challenged my email subscribers and members of my private Facebook group, Family Budgeters Unite! , My goal was to eliminate all unnecessary spending. It was an easy goal, because I stayed out of the stores. I bought a new machine that will be delivered in early February. to a No Spend January.

January 130

January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculation on the Federal Student Aid Estimator must be $12,000 or less. The calculation is based on household income, number of members in the family, and number of family members that will be in college at the same time.

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Kansas City Kansas Student College 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

This year, we took a long break over the holidays to travel to see friends and family, so today has been a shock to my system. We have new financial goals for this year. While we made considerable headway in 2015 with reducing our debts, we missed our goal of paying off a loan by the end of the year. Family Office Manager.

2016 100

2016 Money Financial Goals Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I donated plasma 4 times in May which is short of my goal of 8 times. February 2021 – I found $3433.68. The post Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Plasma Donation Earnings: $220.

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Money May Donation 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal is $100. 15 was my shortfall from January & February and $100 was my April goal. Did you reach your goal for April? On with the meeting.

April 100

April Club Christmas Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Great deal today on a subscription to Family Fun Magazine for only $3.99 This magazine provides fun ideas on new recipes and crafts for the family. About Family Fun: Family Fun’s goal is for parents to enhance the time spent with their children. The post Family Fun Magazine Only $3.99 All rights reserved.

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Magazines Family Goals Vacation 45

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. My challenge : My family is getting bored with some of my staple meals.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. My monthly goal is $100. Are you meeting your goals? Find your monthly savings goal for April and any shortfall that you have from January through March.

March 100

March Club Christmas Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I also find that setting goals makes a difference. We wrote down a list of our current expenses, our current goals, and where we are at. I remember when we moved we had to pay for help because no one in our family was in the shape needed to lift furniture. Passive Family Income asks us how much we need to retire ?

February 113

February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

The goal is to engage readers in an insightful discussion while encouraging people to learn more about these issues. Douglas and Mark Olshaker February: Bind, Torture, Kill: The Inside Story of BTK, The Serial Killer Next Door by Roy Wenzl, Tim Potter, L. The new book selection is posted at the beginning of each month.

Club 100

Club Museum Tickets United States 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

My family’s finances have also been affected. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. January & February 2020 – Life is good!

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. 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. February Meeting. July’s Assignments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

It is just a fun night with friends and family rooting for their team and munching on whatever potluck treats were brought. I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Passive Family Income tells us how we can quit our day job with minimal risk.

January 113

January February Debt Personal Finance 113

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This weekly program—available on all podcast platforms starting February 28—will bring together the best thought leaders in various arenas (mental health, drug misuse prevention, and parenting) so parents can access them in one place. Your teens may seem to prefer sitting in silence, but don’t let them,” says Magee.

Parenting 100

Parenting Student Podcasts Converse 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. We didn’t attend FPU until February 2014, and three weeks later we paid off our last debt. Decide here and now what your goals are and write them down. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Write down your goals. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

I am trying to make this goal come true by feeding my family healthy foods whenever I am able and making better choices for everyone when we do eat out. By February, 36 percent of people have already abandoned their resolution, and by April, this total increases to 54 percent1. Giveaway ends at 12:01 am on Tuesday, February 21.

Giveaway 105

Giveaway Goals Consumer San Francisco 105

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. 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. February Meeting. March Meeting.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

For the Mommas

JANUARY 5, 2014

Have you set a goal of how many books you would like to read in 2014? It’s February along the shores of Northern Lake Michigan. Amazon offers free Kindle Books each day, and you do not need a Kindle to read. You can read for free on the Kindle app. Shelf Ice . Before Bethlehem. Free Stuff Freebies'

Michigan 55

Michigan Son Building Free Stuff 55

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. 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. February Meeting. March Meeting. April Meeting.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Family Matters. I am definitely Tigger: always ready to try something new and very goal orientated. for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise.

Personal Finance 133

Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. 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. February Meeting. Grocery Budget Challenge'

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100