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Organize Your Financial Documents | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

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. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family.

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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have limited storage space, at least put together a 72-hour kit for each member of your family. For example, if my family were to experience a sudden drop in income, we have enough home food storage to help us along for a few months. Know where these items are, and make sure other family members know as well.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. Finances after the Pandemic: We went through a rough time back in 2012/2013 and we wrote our Debt Freedom Plan as a result of it. We will get through this, but it won’t be unscathed. More family time!

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Make your own laundry soap.

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What You Should Know Before Moving to Another Country

Koupon Karen

Before settling on a company, read reviews, obtain quotes, compare services, and inquire about additional packages such as storage facilities and insurance. Consider the implications of currency exchange rates on your finances. Establish a realistic budget to guide your spending and savings.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make sure that you aren’t carrying around excess weight-your trunk is not a storage closet. 8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for. Maintain appropriate tire pressure levels and keep your car tuned.

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Anatomy of the Financially Savvy Brain- Part 4

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The limbic system is actually the storage area in your brain for feelings and memories. Similarly, if we are under undue stress and are full of negative emotions, we will be more prone to making bad decisions, including decisions about finances. Last week we looked at the third process, the Hippocampus.