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. It’s good to have something worthwhile to work for. Unfortunately, setting goals effectively can trip you up. Your first step when setting a goal is to choose something that matters. Break It Down.

Goals 230

Goals Financial Goals Work Re-use 230

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2018

2017 was a great year, but for some reason I did not create personal goals for myself last January. Everyone who rocks goals talks about accountability, so this year I’m sharing a few top personal goals that I made for myself and I’ll update you throughout the year on my progress. These are just my personal goals.

Goals 100

Goals 2018 Motivation Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2013

Much has been written about the importance of setting goals to achieve success but I think it is also an important strategy when wondering how to make life better for yourself. You wouldn’t set out to build a house without first deciding what materials to use and what design you want. Who do you want to work for?

Goals 233

Goals Making Financial Goals Work 233

Koupon Karen

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Set up financial goals The first step to developing tailored services is understanding your business’s financial goals. When setting up your financial venture , it’s crucial to identify your short-term and long-term objectives: be it having an investment fund to fuel your operations or a profit target for the fiscal year.

Financial Goals 52

Financial Goals Goals Software Tools 52

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. Of course, 2020 brought us a pandemic and a lot of free time. 2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update.

Debt 130

Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

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. That is why I created Family Budget Spreadsheets — a bundle of spreadsheets that we personally use to plan and budget our money. This is a one-month only spreadsheet.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 130

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Have Specific Financial Goals Financial planning is the key to financial success. You need to have very specific financial goals; what do you need to achieve by which date? ” Have Money Buddies Teamwork almost always makes the dream work. Find yours and use it to make extra cash.

Personal Finance 52

Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Shame on us for dragging our feet on this for too long.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

They also help you set your personal financial goals to reach milestones. Your family, age, career, and priorities are all taken into account when crafting your financial goals, and a financial advisor helps you find out how to reach them. Keep in mind that goals change. Robo-advisor.

Financial Goals 40

Financial Goals Goals Real Estate Money 40

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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. Doing this actually gave me the peace of mind that I needed to focus on my financial goals.

Pay Off Debt 52

Pay Off Debt Debt Emergency Fund Financial Goals 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

The other is to find out what your ‘money personality’ is by rating your money use, acquisition and management tenancies as one of three states: Acquisition: Avoidant Secure Insatiable. Use: Miser Secure Compulsive overspender. Set your financial goals. Then tell each other your stories. Gilliam, Joseph W.

Financial Goals 222

Financial Goals Goals Money Real Estate 222

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Bankrate’s AdvisorMatch can connect you to a CFP® professional to help you achieve your financial goals. Here’s what financial planning is all about and what you need to know to get started. What is a financial plan? These are some of the largest issues when it comes to financial planning.

Goals 52

Goals Debt Taxes Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2012

As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. My friend and I used to run together in college.ok, so our destination was Dairy Queen, but it was at least a 3 mile run round trip. I was racing to beat my personal goal of a 10 minute mile pace. 5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals.

Goals 127

Goals Dairy Queen 2011 2012 127

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

And while we have a lot of work ahead of us, we keep moving forward. 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. Achievable? Absolutely! Looking forward.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Debt Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2014

My husband doesn’t always get to eat dinner with me and the girls during the week due to his work schedule, so I like to make a big deal out of dinner time on the weekends. We used to go out to dinner every Friday night, but we’ve put a stop to that treat as we work through some of our financial goals.

Homemade 222

Homemade Pizza Main Dishes Financial Goals 222

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

By the end of 2019, I achieved one major bullet point and the others will continue to be a work in progress. There were hits and misses on this list, and many are things that I will continue to work on, but let’s recap: 1 – Reduce non-mortgage debt to zero. ALSO our 2019 Financial Goal!). I still eat sweets.

Financial Goals 130

Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2018

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. I knew it was coming, because we hadn’t planned for all of the gifts we bought in December and used a credit card to pay for them. This is a one month only spreadsheet.

Budgeting 160

Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 160

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!!), It works out really well and we connect. and has been fairly conducive to doing that.

Financial Goals 213

Financial Goals Goals Budgeting Budget 213

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

My Excel spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. But as we worked our way through our Debt Freedom Plan , we watched our debts fall and our net worth climb. I STILL use our spreadsheet today. You could also use a recent appraisal.

Family 241

Family Debt Finance Kids and Family 241

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

Do you have items in your house that you never use? 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. Related posts: 5 Products That You Should Avoid Using.

Financial Goals 174

Financial Goals College Tuition Goals Credit Cards 174

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. I STILL use our spreadsheet today. We are working towards some pretty big financial goals and we’ve hit quite a few already. Our goal: Increase Net Worth.

Family 100

Family Financial Goals Debt Calculators 100

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. We constantly have to work at it and there have been times when we have failed miserably, but every month we continue to plan our spending. Do NOT use the cash for other things–just the categories that you’ve earmarked.

Finance 100

Finance Financial Goals Organic Organization 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I roasted them and put them in the freezer for future use. I use them in pasta sauce, soups, and in place of pumpkin in a lot of recipes. My Frugal Shenanigans!

September 130

September Frugal Plants Pop Tarts 130

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? Organize your Financial Documents.

Finance 100

Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

Wake up refreshed this Sunday morning and reflect on your financial life as you sip those first cups of coffee. Are financial your goals aligned with your spouses? How have you divided up financial chores and is that working well? Are your goals meshed with theirs? Do the kids know what the goals are?

Activism 229

Activism Goals Kids and Family Finance 229

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan.

Office 130

Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

by primarily using coupons. this week also using coupons. My goal is to save as much money as I can this fall. That’s my goal. I don’t know if it’s attainable in a few short months but having this lofty goal has me determined to save. But remember, little goals are a great start.

Goals 49

Goals Emergency Fund Financial Goals Debt 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. achieve financial targets. How to Conduct a Financial Analysis. Here are some tips to conduct an effective family financial analysis. Rather, you must use this formula: INCOME–SAVINGS = EXPENSES.

Family 196

Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Most of us, however, have to really work at it to become financially independent. What innate abilities can be put to use to help you start the path to wealth? Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Emergency Fund Money Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. One of the gift cards was given to us TWO years ago for Christmas. The restaurant isn’t exactly kid-friendly and we were waiting for the right time to use. These wristlets were never used.

Home and Garden 100

Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. 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.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

For example, it took us about 3 years to pay off a combined $17,000 in credit card debt, but later we managed to pay off twice as much in 3 years on about the same income. Your money stays yours, so you can make it work for you. Travel, buy fun stuff, give gifts, help others, work if I feel like it and not if I don’t, etc.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The second strategy is to practice long-term goals. When you set goals that are 12 to 18 months away and work to achieve them through daily action steps and habits, you develop your long-term mindset and hopefully become more able to achieve other long-term goals- like weight loss. Get Healthy'

Cycle 181

Cycle Cinnabon Goals Financial Goals 181

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We have always loved to travel and do missions work for our church. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. Daniel took on an extra job doing support work for an online company that he could do from home. Who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

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. What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. I started using a really cool Savory Cooking app on my iPad.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. I am working to stock up my freezer with extra meals or meal components to make my week night dinner rush easier. Thursday: I used the Instant Pot to cook 4 split chicken breasts.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings. It is something the kids (and myself) look forward to after a long week of work and school.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52