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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

I found a lot of printable (pdf) budgets, but couldn’t find a spreadsheet that I liked. Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. Color in the blocks as you hit your goals.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

I found a lot of printable (pdf) budgets, but couldn’t find a spreadsheet that I liked. There was a month in 2013 where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. I created a Monthly Budget spreadsheet , because I like formulas.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Hire a real estate agent An experienced real estate agent can save you time and money by helping you find the right home and negotiating with the seller on your behalf. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, inquire about what programs or incentives might be available to you.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

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. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. You can find that here: [link].

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Many people don’t have the mentors I had in my parents, and they find themselves in financial trouble as adults simply due to a lack of knowledge. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Everything looked great on paper. Health Sharing Ministry.

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