Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Not Having an Emergency Fund It is dangerous to spend every cent you earn and not to have buffer against illness, injury, job loss or hard economic times. Not Having a Financial Plan Having clear financial goals helps you control spending and increase savings because you know where you are headed.

Money 235

Money Credit Cards Debt Emergency Fund 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

You want to be able to contribute to investment accounts and build up a solid savings to get you through an emergency or unexpected job loss. So, don’t set goals based on a monthly budget that has some wiggle room in it for fun things, things that enhance your life.

Money 113

Money Hobby Budgeting Budget 113

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. We actually talk about money and our short- and long-term financial goals a lot, but not so much about spending. What are your financial goals now? Quitting my job was a big financial goal that I just made happen.

Debt Free 236

Debt Free Debt Free Pay Off Debt 236

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. What are your financial goals now? My next big hairy audacious goal is to buy a home with cash! I had planned to pay it all off in 2.5

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Free Debt Cars 100