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Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At one point or another, every homeowner eventually decides they want to either add something to their home, or renovate it one way or another. But if your family might very well move out in five to ten years anyway, then the question becomes a different one altogether: should you renovate or simply get a new home right off the bat?

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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

My mission has always been to help families build a strong financial plan, gain confidence with their money, and live the life of their dreams. That is why I created Family Budget Spreadsheets — a bundle of spreadsheets that we personally use to plan and budget our money. Weekly Menu & Grocery List Planner (pdf).

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. This blog was based on my very first spreadsheet, the Family Balance Sheet. That first family balances sheet sparked my love for spreadsheets, and over the years I created many more out of necessity.

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5 Home Remodeling Projects to Boost Your Property Value in Grand Rapids

Koupon Karen

It can also damage the exterior of residential properties, such as the roofs and windows, making it vital for homeowners to renovate their houses. That said, you might be thinking about the best home renovation ideas. So, why not start your home remodeling project by renovating the bathroom?

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My One Goal for 2022

Family Balance Sheet

But I’m about to be swallowed up by my family’s stuff–21+ years of marriage worth of stuff. I present to you the storage room in our basement: We refinished half of our basement at the end of 2020/beginning of 2021 into a really cute family area. The post My One Goal for 2022 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Why You Need a Home Ownership Binder

Family Balance Sheet

We have lived in our home for almost 15 years and have done many improvements, renovations, and repairs over the years. 5 – Living Areas Make a tab for each room or category in your home to store any receipts, notes, renovation plans, warranties, installations information, user manuals, etc. Family room/foyer/half bath.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

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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