Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

I have been traveling a lot for work lately and have not been home much in weeks. It is really nice to not have to go to work today and have a day where I can concentrate on the home life. If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

We have lived in our home for almost 15 years and have done many improvements, renovations, and repairs over the years. Last year our hot water heater stopped working. When your hot water heater stops working on a Monday morning, the last thing you want to do is try to remember the name of the guy. This is a vital list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

We aren’t stressed per say but there have been numerous detours and extras to deal with this week at work and personally. Apart from getting some rest we are hoping to get some yard work done. I am also hoping to get my bike tires pumped up so I can start riding to work. Home Renovation Techniques. Think Again.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

To many, working with a spouse would be too difficult, but our individual strengths and weaknesses complement each other and the arrangement has worked well. The building offered so much potential, but needed a lot of work and we set out to renovate our dream office. Unfortunately things changed rather quickly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

If so, check out SFB’s post on How to Find the Best Mortgage at Simple Finance Blog. Mike from Personal Finance Journey wants to know if coupons are worth it. Grayson at Debt RoundUp has a great question for all those who have recently entered the world of self-employment–what happens When Passion Turns Into Work?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. My family’s finances have also been affected. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. So we got to work! Everything changed. Storm #2: 2013.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Here are the main types of personal loans to know.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Although interest rates aren’t as favorable as they were in recent years, refinancing might make sense for homeowners who want to pull out cash to renovate their homes. Based on those benchmarks, here is our guide to the best mortgage refinance lenders in 2024.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

If you qualify for the best rates, a HELOC can be a less expensive way to consolidate debt or finance a home renovation. Possible tax-deductible interest Even after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, you can still deduct interest paid on a HELOC if you use the money for home renovations. How does HELOC repayment work?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that they must be seen as one. I’m sharing our plan with you because the direction of our finances has changed. | Should be done in another month or two. We also have some renovations that we need to cash flow. | Breathe & Invest.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Redbook is a contemporary magazine for working mothers who care about life and the world we live in. Each issue explores social issues, parenting, marriage, and finances. Our mission is to offer expert advice and perspective for those building, renovating, or furnishing a home in the Arts and Crafts spirit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it. Renovations can get expensive too. Sustainable Personal Finance gives us the how to on installing a low flow toilet. What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2015

Set the work area up for household management. Do you have someone in place to help you (if and when you need it) make sure that your finances are in order? We have set up our finances so that our sons can take over when we die or become incapacitated and we have an accountant. Yep, we have that too. Technology. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

If you decide that you should diversify your finances, you will need to figure out how (perhaps by choosing an asset allocation model), and then do transactions to make it happen. How Would This Work? What To Consider When Deciding To Buy a Home Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Home equity loans are best used for five-figure renovation or repair projects — which can garner you a tax deduction on their interest — or to consolidate other debts. How does a home equity loan work? Home equity loans drawbacks include putting your home at risk of foreclosure and their lengthy application process. to 10 percent.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Whether you need money to pay for an unexpected hospital bill, an emergency car repair or to finance some much-needed home renovations , knowing how to get a personal loan will help make the application process as smooth as possible. Some lenders may also consider your work history or education.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

Aside from the mortgage, we also added equipment and renovation loans with the purchase, and we had a student loan. Financially speaking, he focuses on building the business and I focus on managing our home and finances. Also, the monthly mortgage payment was less than our rent payment. What could possibly go wrong?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

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. After you work your budget, and X = ZERO, highlight all of the bills that are auto-withdrawal and taken directly out of your bank account. We work through these steps together.

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