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 21, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Creating a monthly spending plan will not always be easy, but doing so will help you reach your financial goals. Refer to your Financial Goals OFTEN. What are your goals? 3 Tips for Spending Plan Success.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. So we started shopping around and were shocked to find how expensive outdoor furniture has become. Frugal living is not about deprivation. Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. And speaking of Christmas, if you think you’ll be shopping online this holiday season, Ebates worth a look. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Taco boats.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Shop around for the best price for our big expenses, such as auto and home insurance, medical needs, and mortgage. He often takes the lead with research and comparison shopping for these big purchases. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan. Project short-term cash needs.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. I saw a few items in the flyers, but decided that the traffic and crowds weren’t worth the savings or the impulsive shopping that I am prone to. Did you shop on Black Friday?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. I have been doing my grocery shopping at a different GIANT store and I’m finding that they always have a lot of marked-down meat. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Marked down meat!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Shopping online this holiday season? If you think you’ll be shopping online this holiday season, it’s worth a look. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

That last point is a particularly worthwhile goal as worrying about money is a unique brand of distressing. Do you tend to turn to shopping to boost a bad mood? There are lots of great sites, such as this one, that offer great tips on making budgets for all types of people and goals. Get Specific with Goals. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. My oldest daughter likes to grocery shop with me and requested Alfredo sauce on our last trip. Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. Maybe I’m still recovering from the Christmas shopping frenzy, but I had little desire to step into a store.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. But if you’re looking for growth, consider investing strategies that match your long-term goals. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. I ended up having some opportunities to earn extra income on the side from my blog, etsy shop, books, and architecture. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Surprisingly I was able to walk out with nothing for myself.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

While you can control where and how you shop, you can’t control the need to eat. What you can do is control how much of your money you spend on bills in any given month and how much of it you save for your long-term financial planning and security. The truth is, there are some things you can’t control.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Shopping online this holiday season? If you think you’ll be shopping online this holiday season, it’s worth a look. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Try Ebates. It’s awesome!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

Our main financial goal is to pay off our last non-mortgage loan. It was a goal in 2018, but high medical bills and other financial challenges hindered our progress. Personally, I wanted a word that would encompass many of the things I’d like to accomplish this year. . My word for 2019 is REDUCE.

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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. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. I’ve included pictures below of most of my grocery shopping trips for the month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Used properly, it can help you build your dream home and reach your financial goals. Using a peer loan to pay off high-interest credit cards does not mean you can run out shopping and max out your cards again. Used irresponsibly, and like any tool, it can smash your fingers something fierce.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter. She is participating in an after-school running program that started in March.

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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. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Using a personal loan is only a good idea when it is consistent with being able to achieve other financial goals,” says Mark Hamrick, Bankrate senior economic analyst and Washington bureau chief. “If The best type of loan depends on your financial situation and goals. Caret Down There’s no one best way to borrow money.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

We tried to avoid these things by packing our lunch, cooking meals at home, and shopping with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? The short term sacrifice was for the long term goal of being debt free. What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. If you think you’ll be shopping online this holiday season, it’s worth a look. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Ebates is FREE and super easy to use.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

For the last two years, I told anyone who would listen about us trying to make our goal of being totally debt free. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We agree on what happens to our extra cash and discuss weekly our goals for saving and investing as well as any big ticket purchases on the horizon. I am the nerd.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

If married, who initiated the debt free goal? I shop around for everything now. What are your financial goals now? We plan to be financially free by 40. We also used the cash envelope system for our variable expenses which helped keep us from overspending on categories like groceries and entertainment.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Farrah also has a kids t-shirt line that she runs out of the house called Lovely Littles Shop. We obviously love Dave Ramsey and financial teachings so we help to teach those classes at our church one night a week. Working together, sharing the same goals and vision, talking about milestones. What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

A life goal of ours is. myself from myself and stopped going out to shop and peruse and just “pick. 2 – Shop for meats that are on sale. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. What are your financial goals now? with my youth group.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

This secure service doesn’t cost a dime, and it can automatically organize and track your spending, display all of your financial information in one easy-to-read place, and help you stay on track to hit your financial goals. These work well for grocery shopping, especially for stores that price match.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). Shop with a list, and not just for food. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey discusses Online Shopping – The Risks, Benefits, and How to Stay Safe.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. 20 – Earn Cash Back with Shopping Apps. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. 12 – Do It Yourself.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We had the same goal and are in agreement with living a debt free lifestyle. We are able to save a lot less money by simply buying less, shopping less, and being more intentional with our money. What are your financial goals now?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Living in Financial Excellence: Is Mystery Shopping Legit? Today I unwrap the mystery behind mystery shopping and discuss whether it’s really worth your time. Faithful With A Few: Why Do We Often Fail To Push Ourselves To Meet Goals? It’s not even that we are afraid to work hard to meet our goals.

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