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Savings Goal Calculator – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Annual interest rate : The interest you earn on your savings. Good high-yield savings accounts typically have a higher annual interest rate than average accounts. If you have multiple financial goals in mind, use this calculator to focus on each one individually. Not sure where to start?

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Take Control of YOUR Money in 2016

Family Balance Sheet

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’m going to double down on my efforts to reduce our spending, but I will also need to find and make extra money. My Themes for 2016: 1.

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Get your FREE Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

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.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

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 start cutting out these expenses and see how much money you save.

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Take Small Steps Towards Great Financial Health

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You’ve committed yourself to living a smarter, stable, and more financially savvy life. Take baby steps toward your financial goals, and don’t set unreasonable goals. Related posts: Financial Freedom in 5 Simple Steps. Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

Family Balance Sheet

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. My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Cooking apples on the stovetop for applesauce.

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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Either way, you can make your savings account earn you money in the long run. If you learn how to save money from your monthly salary in a smart way, you don’t have to drastically diminish your lifestyle expenses to achieve your financial goals.