Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? If you’re looking to ramp up your investing efforts but aren’t sure how to due to inexperience, John from All Things Finance has a great post on Investing for Beginners: Newbie Mistakes to Watch Out For.

Fridays 187

Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. In my area, the amount of free beautiful parks, nature centers, museums, national monuments, free concerts, kid programs at the library, things to rent at the library (books, ebooks, Kanopy, tools, toys, board games) is so wonderful! What’s your best frugal win?

Virginia 180

Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments. It saves us $67 a month.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Finance Organic 100

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. Everything changed. I still use my spreadsheet to this day!

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Jen and her husband were reeling after their son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition that would implode their finances. She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. Carrie was starting over after her first marriage ended.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100