Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Thanks, Celia! Major Category: Insurance - My sub-files are Auto, Health, Health Savings Account, Home-Owners, Life. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. If you haven't read it, it is one of my most popular posts. I thought that was a swell idea. What is your method?

Paper 147

Paper Organic Organization Home Improvement 147

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

Start a Car Replacement Savings Account. Start College Savings Accounts for our Girls. Our oldest daughter is in Kindergarten and we have not started to save for her higher education. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. This might take us 2 years to achieve.

Financial Goals 127

Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

Whether you put the savings in a savings account, splurge for an extra drink next time you are at a restaurant, or buy a bigger box of popcorn at the theatre, it’s important to give yourself a little bonus when you succeed at your goals. If you have ceiling fans, use them. Reward yourself for a job well done.

Bills 202

Bills Conserving Energy DVD Players Toaster Ovens 202

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 24, 2012

For our personal tax returns, I keep an ongoing "Taxes" file for any paper work that we need to support our tax deductions, such charity receipts, Goodwill donations receipts, real estate and school tax statements, year-end statements for mortgage interest, student loan interest, interest-bearing checking and savings accounts.

Office Supplies 153

Office Supplies Taxes Office Simple 153

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

Let us know how you''re doing with your Christmas Savings Account in the comments. You don''t need to leave specific numbers if you don''t feel comfortable, but let us know if you did anything specific to save your goal. Thanks for reading. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

April 100

April Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

It is a big change for us, but I was able to put some of that difference towards our Christmas savings account. At the beginning of March I was still $40 behind from January & February, but I transferred $125 to our account this month and I'll aim to get the $15 in April along with our $100 goal. Thanks for reading.

March 100

March Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2013

Step 3: On the 25th of each month, we will be meeting (via a post) to discuss whether we hit our savings goal for the month. Each month, we'll come up with some unique ways to find/earn/save money to put towards our Christmas Savings Account. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

2013 113

2013 Christmas Club January 113

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

Let us know how you''re doing with your Christmas Savings Account in the comments. You don''t need to leave specific numbers if you don''t feel comfortable, but let us know if you did anything specific to save your goal. Thanks for reading. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

We did take advantage of one benefit of a high deductible health plan: a Health Savings Account. A Health Savings Account (HSA) is for individuals who are covered under high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to save for medical expenses that HDHPs do not cover. And this is when the junk hit the fan.

Health Insurance 100

Health Insurance Insurance Health 2003 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2011

She has gotten cash in the past for her birthday or Christmas, but she would have preferred a toy so I have deposited the money in her savings account. Thanks for reading. This was literally the first conversation we have had about money. How have you used an allowance system to teach your children about money?

Money 138

Money Equal Grandfather Daughter 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Take a deep breath, because with a well-funded emergency savings account, you're covered. BUT make it a priority to replenish the account as soon as you get your feet back on the ground. Are you having a hard time saving for your emergencies? Thanks for reading. Do you have an emergency fund?

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Also, fresh blueberries at this time too, is on sale for $1 to $2 less, thanks to it being summer in South America. Other Items on Sale: Sunflowers, laptops, insect repellent, sunscreen, charcoal, swimsuits, gardening supplies and seeds, fans, camping gear. and BOGO at some shops such as Publix). School is back in session.

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

As luck would have it, even though my pantry challenge was a bust, I did find this month's goal of $100 in a savings account that has been languishing in la la land for some time. I'm closing the account and moving that money to my Christmas Savings account. Also let us know how you saved the money.

February 100

February Club Christmas Goals 100