Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. with their goals. Getting Started.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. We are still working through some numbers and there might be some adjustments in the timelines we have given ourselves, but these are our financial priorities for 2012. Our 2012 Financial Goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

It has been my obsession goal since we found ourselves in a dicey situation back in August 2013. We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. Fortunately, I’ve never met a goal I couldn’t handle. 2016 will be THE year. In other words, I’m coming up short.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 1, 2014

One of the best ways to do that is to set realistic goals. In fact, one of my favorite things to do at the end of December each year is to set financial goals for the new year. I’m convinced that I’ve had such good luck achieving many of my financial goals because I write them down and keep myself accountable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2014

One of the mistakes that we often make when saving is putting everything into one account. It’s fun to watch your account grow, but at the same time, if you have different goals for the money, having everything in one account can be problematic, since you aren’t able to identify which money is earmarked for a specific goal.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 29, 2011

I’ve been talking about the Savings.com Savings Pledge over the past few weeks, where I teamed up with Savings.com and the other Deal Pros to help America save $1 Billion. In case you missed the scoop on the $1 Billion Savings Pledge , you can read all about it and get pledging yourself. My goal is time based.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Goal setting seems to be one of the Things That We Do in our society. Reaching for goals can be a good thing. Unfortunately, setting goals effectively can trip you up. Your first step when setting a goal is to choose something that matters. Before you get started on your goal, you need to take some time to look inside.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals. I want to INCREASE our savings and net worth. In January 2020, we had a lot of savings goals.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts.

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MAY 28, 2019

However, delaying gratification can teach children about the process of saving to afford the things they want. Work on Setting Goals. Setting financial goals can help children save by showing them that saving can help them work towards something bigger and better.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

They also help you set your personal financial goals to reach milestones. For instance, some people might want to buy a house soon while others are focusing on saving for retirement. Keep in mind that goals change. What type of financial advisor do I need? The type to use depends on your needs and goals.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” Start Using Cash This is a wonderful way to save money.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Saving more money is one of the top resolutions that people make…after getting in shape and eating healthier. My mission has always been to help families build a strong financial plan, gain confidence with their money, and live the life of their dreams. Color in the blocks as you hit your goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2013

As you might expect, especially among personal finance bloggers, financial resolutions are pretty popular. A little education — and the application of the things you learn — can go a long way toward helping you set and keep financial goals that yield good returns. We all need help sometimes. What do you think?

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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.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A lot of life happened over 7 years and our plan changed slightly, but our goal remains to achieve complete freedom from debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal. We can now move on to other financial goals. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. 2 – Increase business emergency savings. DONE 2015.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Financial planning is any type of strategizing around the financial aspects of your financial life. These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. What is a financial plan?

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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’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries. If you have financial goals, budgeting will be an important tool to reaching those goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

When you have low income, little savings, not much time to accumulate or lots of debt, you probably don’t want to be investing at high risk levels, according to Invesco. Set your financial goals. In order to meet some financial goals, you must take some level of risk. Nothing in life is certain.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. How much of your salary should you save?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12? Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. M – measurable.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2012

So, we're Saving for Disney! It is one of our 2012 Financial Goals and I am starting to research it. And since neither my husband or I have been there we have no idea what to plan, how much to save, where to stay, or when to take the trip. Our goal is to get there by Fall 2012 or Spring 2013. But life has changed.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2012

When my husband and I are focused on our goals , we nail them. But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly. How much do we need to save to get to our target. The third section is for our 2012 Financial Goals. Thanks for reading.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Start saving for college. Pay off our mortgage debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 25, 2014

At the beginning of the year I set a goal for myself to have one hour of unplugged time each evening to enjoy offline and tech-free activities. This goal specifically was meant to foster more one-on-one time with my then fiancé (now husband!!), As a huge bonus, cooking together saves money rather than eating out. Get Healthy'

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

You’ll know how much is in your checking and savings accounts and your retirement accounts. My Excel spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. There was a time our spreadsheet reflected a lot of debt and not a lot of savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

This impulse spending will prevent you from saving for the important things like a house, a new car, a vacation or retirement. We need to work together to set some financial goals and a budget for you so that you can resist spending money on items that really don’t matter in the long run. Lastly, set some financial goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

We have new financial goals for this year. While we made considerable headway in 2015 with reducing our debts, we missed our goal of paying off a loan by the end of the year. I’ll continue to offer money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, along with some new themes that I will be focusing on.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Updating spreadsheets, learning new savings and investment strategies, and watching my net worth grow over time became increasingly exciting. It can be something financially prudent like starting a retirement account or something totally frivolous like saving for a vacation. Put a System in Place. Keep Learning.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. Lately, the line has been really long to get in and I wasn’t in the mood to stand in it. But in the end, $155 is still a gift.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To refinance a mortgage, you’ll pay between 2 and 5 percent of the loan amount in closing costs, so if you’re refinancing to save money, you’ll need to calculate your break-even point. Types of mortgage refinance There are many types of refinancing , so consider each within the context of your unique financial situation.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

For some reason those open windows awakens our need to spring clean, so take this time to get your financial house in order too. Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? 7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I could talk all day about personal finance and money-saving strategies, but my husband, while very responsible with money, just doesn’t feel the same way. The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. Our goal: Increase Net Worth.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

Last week I told you about the Savings.com Savings Pledge where I teamed up with Savings.com and the other Deal Pros to help America save $1 Billion. In case you missed the scoop on the $1 Billion Savings Pledge , you can read all about it and get pledging yourself. I pledged to save $100 per week or more. Happy Saving!

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

The income from my extra jobs went straight to debt payments, and my regular day job paid the bills, while enabling me to build up a small amount of savings. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. I have found that there is less tension when we are both on the same page with our goals, but you need to take the time to discuss those goals together. Or save money for a trip to Walt Disney World

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