Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2014

What’s more demotivating than stepping on the scale and seeing a weight gain from all of the holiday treats, or looking outside before a workout and seeing incessant rain? The holidays, in North American culture , are a time for extreme and gluttonous excess. I have not put a dime into my savings accounts for over a month.

Holiday 189

Holiday Food and Wine Wine Food and Drink 189

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities. To ease my anxiety about our new loans, we took the Financial Peace University home course and it changed how we thought about debt. 2018 Update.

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

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. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 6 – Eat dinner at home.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

She’s a very active kid, and missed swim practice and meets, her holiday band and choral concert, Girl Scout meetings, and holiday parties. As you can see we saved significantly in 2017 with Medi-Share on our monthly payment. She missed the last 11 days of school right before the Christmas break.

Health Insurance 113

Health Insurance Insurance 2017 Bills 113