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. What are your financial goals for 2018 and beyond?

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Our 2019 Financial Goal. Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December. We can now move on to other financial goals. 1st Update in June 2014. 2018 Update.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

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. What are your financial goals for 2016? The alarm was not so kind this morning. But, I’m ready to take on 2016!

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2016 Money Financial Goals Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 25, 2014

As a huge bonus, cooking together saves money rather than eating out. Doing this will help you reach your financial goals much more quickly and may give you the motivation to change your spending habits here and there. It works out really well and we connect. Play a Sport or Get Active. Get Healthy'

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Financial Goals Goals Budgeting Budget 213

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 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. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

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. Here are five ways that I saved money this month. We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

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. This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 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. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 21, 2014

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? Post your goals in a highly visible space to remind you what they are. We gave up cable TV and our land line to save money.

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Finance Financial Goals Organic Organization 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. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 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. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. I have found that there is less tension when we are both on the same page with our goals, but you need to take the time to discuss those goals together. Or save money for a trip to Walt Disney World

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

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.

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Goals Debt Taxes Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 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. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 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. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2014

I’m constantly expanding my repertoire of healthy dishes and saving money by cooking them myself. Meat accounts for 10 percent of Americans’ food spending, so making the switch to vegetarianism fit in quite well with my financial goals. A departure from another pasta with red sauce is always welcome. Get Healthy'

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Financial Goals New York City Fuel Restaurant 172

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 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. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2012

So, we're Saving for Disney! It is one of our 2012 Financial Goals and I am starting to research it. We are raising two stinkerbelles who adore princesses and Mickey and Minnie. And we're really, really excited about it! You have to plan it out, right down to the last detail.

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Disney Disney World Financial Goals Vacation 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Many people are still trapped in debts and financial insufficiency due to the wrong formula or mindset they’ve been following ever since they got employed. If you use the formula: INCOME–EXPENSES = SAVINGS , then you are bound to find yourself with a ‘financial cavity’. Keep enough money for your savings first.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

He took all of our financial information and put together a plan for us to get out of debt as fast as possible. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place.

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Saving Money. They can be short-term, easy fixes to save money throughout the year, while also potentially helping you achieve larger financial goals. Love or hate New Year’s resolutions, there probably are a few you could stand to make for your wallet’s sake.

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New Year's Financial Goals Goals Saving Money 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money. They’re all designed to help you save money, pay off debt, and achieve your financial goals, so please take advantage of them. A Tour of Our Backyard. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. Share in the comments!

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2014

Chances are that you are saving for different purposes. You might be saving up for a vacation, while at the same time building up your emergency fund and creating a fund for car maintenance and repairs. Take a look at your financial goals, and create sub accounts that allow you to focus on these different objectives.

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Goals Emergency Fund Used Vacation 208

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Whether you want to pay off debt or save for retirement or get a new TV, you have to be in agreement on the big stuff. It does you know good if you want to live a frugal lifestyle, and you keep trying to save money, if your spouse isn’t on board. Neither of you is wrong, but you’ll both be frustrated.

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Money Finance Motivation Goals 252

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. When the budget is already tight, there are only so many ways to save money. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

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. Meal Planning Saves Money.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Of course, as we paid off debts that gave us more money to put toward the remaining ones, so that made a huge difference as time went on. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt? So we both handle the money. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

It is my personal mission as the household manager for my family to live well, but I want us to do so on less money. I want my family to enjoy life, but we also have some pretty serious financial goals that we are trying to achieve. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

We usually make New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, go back to school, stop smoking, save money, eat better, etc. This can be a positive and motivational experience to help them focus on new beginnings and setting goals. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year.

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Kids Goals Kids and Family New Year's 85

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out. What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

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 if you’re interested–the pictures of most of my grocery purchases in March: Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. His Financial Peace University teaches people how to make the right decisions regarding money and empowers them to achieve their financial goals.

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Giveaway Package Financial Goals Debt 94

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 These loans tend to come with lower interest rates that can help consumers save money on interest or secure a lower monthly payment.

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Debt Credit Cards Credit College Tuition 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Decide here and now what your goals are and write them down. When we were paying off debt we chose not to spend money traveling, but honestly our children were also too little to travel. It was laughably bad.

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