Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2012

This is particularly true if you have a lot of big goals that matter. Productivity experts are moving away from the idea of multi-tasking, and you should move away from the idea of trying to do too much at once. Next, break your big goal down into milestones. Next, break your big goal down into milestones.

Goals 230

Goals Financial Goals Work Re-use 230

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The general idea is that 20% of your salary or paycheck is a good amount to channel toward your savings plan. But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand. However, this rule doesn’t apply to everyone.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. What are your financial goals now? Where are you from?

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. The following list of 25 ideas is broken into two larger categories: ways to reduce your spending and ways to earn extra money. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. In other words, I need to follow my own advice.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. They’ll give you an idea of how we spent the $425.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? My husband wanted nothing to do with the idea and we spent the next year going back and forth about it. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We did cut back on eating out quite a bit and we are people that LOVE to try new foods. What are your financial goals now? Currently our goal is to max out both of our Roth IRA accounts each year. Where are you from?

Debt Free 243

Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

If you track your spending for 2-3 months by saving every receipt you get a good idea where every dollar is going. Little things like coffee, lunches, fast food etc add up and can kill your budget. What are your financial goals now? We cut way back on entertainment and vacations during debt repayment.

Debt 100

Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. 5 – Find Extra Cash.

March 100

March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities. And 2015 is no different.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Sweating the Big Stuff shares with us 6 ways we can save on food. I wish I had thought of an idea like that.

January 113

January February Debt Personal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Many of their ideas were inspiring and their stories continued to motivate me through the entire process. Her ideas were simple to implement and only took a few minutes a day. What are your financial goals now?

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. I list tons of ideas: How to Slash Your Grocery Spending .

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Shop with a list, and not just for food. What are your financial goals now? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Use all the food you have, and freeze it if you know you won’t use it up before it expires. What are your financial goals now? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and. your spouse do for a living? My husband.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need. This can ultimately lead to substantial savings that can go toward your financial goal and keep you from being wasteful. That’s over 800 million people going without food.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. My husband was on board with the idea of living beneath our means, and paying off debt. However, I did increase my food budget slightly at first, and more later, as wholesome, nutritious food is important to me.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Once I got home from that money changing event at my grandparents’ house, my best friend told me about this financial series she and her husband had been going through at church called Financial Peace University (Dave Ramsey). I read it in two days and I was sold on the idea of being debt free. Simply doing a budget.

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I don’t eat processed food so for me most of my savings come from health and beauty and household products. What are your financial goals now? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you do for a living?

Debt 100

Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are your financial goals now? Right now my primary goal is building up my savings as quickly as possible (and also hopefully buying a house in the next year or two). Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. Meal plan based on dietary needs and whatever your hot buttons are for foods. (I What are your financial goals now?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235