Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. There was nothing too special about my frugal shenanigans in September, other than just trying to be better with every purchase that I make. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Frugal living is not about deprivation. Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. And how is this frugal?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. My mother hosted her side of the family. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Frugal Resources: Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? How did you live frugally this week? Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Saturday: Dining with family. Frugal Resources: 1. How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday 12.02.16 Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Family Balance Sheet , the website, turns 9 in October 2017, but Family Balance Sheet, the spreadsheet, turns 14. The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. October is a big month for me. I met my husband in October.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , garden salad.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family. How did you live frugally this week?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. How much cash can you find?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals. How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday: Cheap Turkeys for the Win!

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. What’s your best frugal win? Our son is 29 and biological.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Saturday: I’m hosting a dinner party for extended family to celebrate the numerous November birthdays. Frugal Resources from around the web: Have you heard of Ebates?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A lot of life happened over 7 years and our plan changed slightly, but our goal remains to achieve complete freedom from debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal. We can now move on to other financial goals. 5 – Cash flow a family trip to celebrate. . 1st Update in June 2014. 2016 & 2017 Update. 2018 Update.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? The following list of summer activities is family-friendly, fun, and easy on the budget.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Believe me when I tell you that your financial literacy is just as important as taking care of your family. It’s yet another way of making sure that they (and you) are going to be financially okay in the future. Coupon To be a frugal mom, you need to learn how to coupon. P.S. There’s rarely any time left.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

This can be a positive and motivational experience to help them focus on new beginnings and setting goals. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year. Educational Goals – Depending on the age of your child this can vary, and since my children are young, their goals are simple.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here, let me show you: Say, for example, that your family is used to a certain high-end brand of cereal, but your analysis has shown that it’s too expensive and should be part of the things you cut out of your monthly budget to shore up that 20%. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example. So, what do you do?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

.” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII. This can ultimately lead to substantial savings that can go toward your financial goal and keep you from being wasteful. Could you manage it?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. 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?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. A life goal of ours is. to be able to go on a family missions trip. a leg to have a fun day with the family.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together. Where are you from? I am the nerd.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 9 – Collect your change.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. Tell us about you and your family. I taught coupon and frugal living workshops and put any donated money toward the mortgage. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. My family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska before my Junior year in high school. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? My husband is naturally frugal so he didn’t see the need for me to doing something as “extreme” as a Spending Fast however, I knew it had to be done.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

Eventually they did a short sale to get out from under the mortgage, moved to the mid-West to take advantage of nearness of family and lower living costs and she took jobs as waitresses. The world wide recession made us all (either of necessity or by choice) a bit more frugal. After 7+ years, folks get tired of constant frugality.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. Our goal is to write down expenses every day so we know where we are in our budget that month, but to be honest, this probably happens 1-2 times a week now. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

It will leave you wondering if you are losing quality in your frugal choices. Financial Success for Young Adults: Financing a Home Modification – At some point in your life, it may be necessary to modify your home. The Frugal Toad: What’s the Best Investment Advice? Smart Family Finance: Is Your Budget Easy to Beat?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Tell us about you and your family. Extreme Frugality – Next I looked to make cuts to my spending wherever possible. What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 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. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. I love photography, archery, yoga, reading self-help books, taking spinning classes and being with my friends and family as much as possible. I felt a lot of relief when I was finally debt free and actually made a new goal to pay off my house as quickly as possible. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. Instead of avoiding them, why not research them and see if they would work for your financial goals! If you are considering getting a new pet, make sure to consider these costs.

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