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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Credit is a tool in personal finance. Used properly, it can help you build your dream home and reach your financial goals. Used irresponsibly, and like any tool, it can smash your fingers something fierce. Understand the risks to peer loans and you may just find one of your best tools in personal finance.

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Debt Personal Finance Finance Credit 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

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. Imagine this change as you would a baby who learns how to speak after learning how to make sounds; it takes time.

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Health Financial Goals Goals Money 133

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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

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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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return.

Budgeting 100

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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Over the summer, I bought an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker on Amazon’s Prime day.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

I treated the baking process like it was an end in itself and not a tool to get what I wanted. Once you’ve made some financial goals that motivate and inspire you, try and put dollar amounts around them. Once your financial goals and costs are set, now you add in your income and expenses.

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Budgeting Budget Toll House Cooking 213

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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return.

Budgeting 100

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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill? 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Baby furniture, BBQ pits, tools, guns… EVERYTHING. To not count on debt being a tool we can use. Getting out of debt can be easy depending on your financial situation, its STAYING DEBT FREE that can be challenging. What are your financial goals now? We sold EVERYTHING! I am very happy.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

His Financial Peace University teaches people how to make the right decisions regarding money and empowers them to achieve their financial goals. The pack comes with entertaining books, 6 audio CDs, and other fun interactive tools to get kids excited.

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Giveaway Package Financial Goals Debt 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

To prepare your ‘soil’ for growing your finances you can do several things, such as: Learn about different financial institutions, types of assets and investing methods. Discuss and agree on financial goals within your family. Automatic payroll transfers to your bank or financial institution make this very easy.

Finance 133

Finance Growing Flowers and Plants Gardening 133

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. I created a master list (see photo below) of my family’s favorite, easy and healthy meals to use as a reference tool. This saves me time during meal planning.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

We use money as a tool to create the life we want versus expecting that life will just turn out. What are your financial goals now? Was there something that you gave up that you will go back to now that you are debt free?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finance Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Five Cent Nicke l shares with us the top ten web-based money management tools there are out there. I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor.

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January February Debt Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. 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. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

Food and Drink 147

Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. 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. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

Food and Drink 133

Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I’m a Grade 7 teacher and my husband is a Mac Tools distributor. What are your financial goals now? My happiest place on earth is being able to spend time in downtown Toronto. We have two daughters, Emma (11 years old) and Brooklyn (9 years old). We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

What are your financial goals now? It will give you the tools and confidence you need to slowly start killing the debt! It enabled us to save almost $500 a month!! We lived there an entire year a family of 5! Still to this day it was a wonderful year but I am so happy to have our new home with much more room:).

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. It’s a tool, and it provides security and options. I didn’t shingle the roof due to a fear of heights, but Alan, his dad, and my brother did.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Your plan’s administrator – which is sometimes a big broker such as Fidelity , Charles Schwab or Vanguard – may offer tools and planning resources, helping you educate yourself on good investing practices and the options available in the 401(k) plan. Look to your employer for guidance.

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Taxes Growing Money College Tuition 52

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

We continually strive to provide consumers with the expert advice and tools needed to succeed throughout life’s financial journey. Our award-winning editors and reporters create honest and accurate content to help you make the right financial decisions. Bankrate logo How we make money You have money questions. Power’s 2023 U.S.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions. Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals. Power tools? Mechanics tools and tool box? Lawnmowers?

Money 52

Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

What are your financial goals now? Right now, the main goal is to finish saving up all the money my husband needs to finish school, which should be done later this year. The next goals in line would be to build up a 3 month emergency fund and save enough money to replace my car. Every little bit helps.

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100