Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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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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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. It will help you achieve your financial goals faster.

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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. Track our cashflow.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

Talk finances with your family for 15 minutes. Now is the time to make sure you are in alignment as a family. Are your goals meshed with theirs? Do the kids know what the goals are? Take time out to chat about the family’s financial mission – share the ‘why’ of your particular rat race.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Celebrate debt freedom with a big family trip to Hawaii or Paris. My Personal Goals: Along with the financial goals my husband and I set together, I have my own personal goals too.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life. I also had a large vertical trellis for growing squash, cantaloupe, and watermelons. This month’s challenge: Create a Financial Vision Board. Over on my private Facebook group, Family Budgeters Unite! , Date night!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

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! , Surprised my family with Apple Crumb Pots for dessert. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Bankrate’s AdvisorMatch can connect you to a CFP® professional to help you achieve your financial goals. Here’s what financial planning is all about and what you need to know to get started. What is a financial plan? Investments – How can you save and invest to grow wealthy?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Investing in the financial markets might sound like one of the scariest parts of managing your finances, but it’s also potentially the most rewarding. While major declines in the market can be frightening, investing is one of the few ways to outpace inflation and grow your purchasing power over time. Look to your employer for guidance.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

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. Here are a few family meal plan templates you can check out. This is especially true when it comes to bonding with the family.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. Aside from those exceptions, we did all the work ourselves and with the help of family. We didn’t start a family until we were married for almost 15 years.)

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2018

I can loaf on the couch when they leave the nest, but for now I need to focus on my family, my health, and my time. These are just my personal goals. I’ll update you on my family’s financial goals for 2018 in another post. My motivation: Focus on family time and needs. 6) Family night.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. Daniel is a WordPress plugin developer at grow development and blogs at [link]. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. What are your financial goals now? Daniel is continuing to grow his business.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together. What are your financial goals now? Our financial goals have shifted to growing my new business. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2013

Knowing what you want isn’t enough; you need to also work out the when, why, how, who and where of your goals. Maybe family is a top priority for you, so you need to think about what family actually means to you. It’s a good idea to review your goals from time to time. As we live, we grow; as we grow, we change.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

He’s afraid that his friends and family won’t think as much of him when he’s no longer “rich.” ” The friend throwing the wedding is trying to impress his bride’s family by showing them how “rich” he is. Create the life you want, based on your own goals, and live within your means.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

She writes at Growing Slower. Tell us about you and your family. Definitely getting in the routine of making a zero-based budget EVERY MONTH and reviewing our finances together is an important habit we picked up that will be key to meeting all our financial goals. What are your financial goals now?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

” p 88 Mark Haynes Daniell in Strategy for the Wealthy Family – Seven Principles to Assure Riches to Riches Across Generations. Set new financial goals for yourself. As a parent, your expectations of your growing child increase month by month and year by year. Set new goals for yourself at each stage of life.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Saver : As you might imagine, a saver likes to watch the money pile grow, and is very interested in seeing how many pennies can be pinched. Do you hope to take a family vacation in six months? Decide whether you want your money to help you reach certain goals, or whether you view money as an end itself, or a way to show your status.

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MARCH 18, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. I’ve always been a total brown thumb but I am determined to finally figure out how to grow things. What are your financial goals now? Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. Where are you from? What are your hobbies?

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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. What are your financial goals now? To continue to grow our photography business so that if my husband wants to leave his day-job he can. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. You will see some small wins, which is good for morale, and the payment continues to grow and grow on each subsequent debt. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. We love to shoot photos and videos and focus on family and a healthy marriage. We obviously love Dave Ramsey and financial teachings so we help to teach those classes at our church one night a week. We teach FPU, we lead friends and family.

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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. However, over time, as the debt grew thanks to interest charges and mismanagement on my part, the monthly payments started to grow out of control. Where are you from?

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. I’m not telling you to stay home and grow roots so that you can never leave the premises. What are your financial goals now? Now we are saving to buy a minivan (which I said I would never drive, but an expanding family has changed me. Where are you from? Forget vacation.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. Once our kids are in school our goal will be to look into buying our dream home. What are your financial goals now? Unfortunately, teaching isn’t a financially growing career, so we have to work extra if we want extra. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia.

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