Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2018

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. This package of 9 Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is designed to help you organize your finances, plan for major purchases, create a budget, understand your cash flow, and track your net worth.

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Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. It has gone on for generations.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Living on two-incomes, we could have easily paid off our debt quickly, but we had no idea at the time that “debt free” was even a thing. Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey. What inspired you to get debt free? She writes at Growing Slower.

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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? Beating Broke: I Quit My Job!

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan.

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Janet presents Expense budgeting posted at Fee Only Financial Planner , saying, ” Many people do not track their living expenses and do not understand the magnitude of their consumption. Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. Can you blame them?

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

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. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. It took just over a year (14 months to be exact) before I paid off all my debts and became debt free! What inspired you to get debt free? The main event that catapulted me into wanting to be debt free, was the lowest point in my life to-date. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. You can find that here: [link].

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

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. That makes investing one of the best things that Americans of any age can do to get on the road toward financial well-being. A savings account just won’t build wealth.

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Taxes Growing Money College Tuition 52

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. Financially speaking, he focuses on building the business and I focus on managing our home and finances. Read: How to Get a FREE Gym Membership. We increased our income. We need to increase our income.”

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions. Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals. Passive income is not… Your job.

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. What inspired you to get debt free? We did follow Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps to becoming debt free. We purposefully waited to have kids (4 years) until we felt financially sound. We also look for places where kids eat free now. Tell us about you and your family.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. My daughter and I are gluten free due to celiac and changing to a healthy grain free sugar free way of cooking has become a big passion of mine over the last couple of years. What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1.

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235