Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

Our kids spent their first week of summer vacation at the beach with their Girl Scouts troop. One thing that I didn’t want to do much of on our date week was COOK, but I didn’t want blow our budget. , we’re working on our Financial Vision Board in the month of June. We want to be debt free. Date night!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Home, auto, kids, dog, medical, vacation, blah blah blah…it all adds up and it all needs to fit into our budget. We have been in our home for over 20 years and I’ve refinanced for better rates at least five times, mostly for free. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. It’s FREE and each playground visit is a new experience with different kids to play with and different equipment to explore. Hit the tennis courts.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. We have involved our children in our money discussion once we decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free? We were planning our family summer vacation and came to the conclusion that we had no money to pay for it. Tell us about you and your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Do you hope to take a family vacation in six months? Decide whether you want your money to help you reach certain goals, or whether you view money as an end itself, or a way to show your status. When I realized I didn’t actually like them, I stopped buying them, freeing up more money. So, what are your money motivations?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Watch their Debt Free Scream here!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer. I will probably save them for our summer vacation. I felt like March was somewhat of a success.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

Why shouldn’t we take that overseas vacation, buy that luxury condo at the lake, get new clothes every change of season, have that spiffy new car? To be financially free, you have to stay the course financially. We want a splurge now and again, a night out, a new dress, a nice meal and etc. Why stay the course?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. free except for our mortgage. What inspired you to become debt free? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Years ago, my husband received a free family membership by working at the front desk of the gym from 6 – 9 am two Saturdays a month. Related Reading: 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. We’re typical Canadians that spend most of our free time in the fall and winter months inside arenas. What inspired you to become debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. We live a pretty busy lives and when given free weekends at home we love spending time at home on our little farm. Our lives have been forever changed and our opportunity to financial success in the future are greater than they could have ever been! Where are you from? That was fun!

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

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. We were somewhere on vacation with the kids when they were young, and Alan and I had promised them ice cream. We don’t have to spend a lot for entertainment.

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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. You can find blank calendar pages by Googling, “free calendar template” or I’ve found blank monthly calendars at the Dollar Tree. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Read 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be. 9 – Find free entertainment. You just need some imagination and a nose for free family fun. There are many gift ideas that don’t cost a dime.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Finally that careful financial tightrope I was walking came tumbling down. What inspired you to get debt free? That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. What inspired you to get debt free? We did follow Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps to becoming debt free. We purposefully waited to have kids (4 years) until we felt financially sound. We also look for places where kids eat free now. Tell us about you and your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. My daughter and I are gluten free due to celiac and changing to a healthy grain free sugar free way of cooking has become a big passion of mine over the last couple of years. What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. What inspired you to get debt free? I was raised debt-free and Barry was introduced to a debt-free lifestyle from his grandmother and aunt. Live junk and debt free! Forget vacation. Where are you from?

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