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. I’m not ready to divulge the loan amount, but it is hefty, and paying it off by the end of 2016 is a long shot. But, I’m ready to take on 2016!

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2016 Money Financial Goals Debt 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

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 even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2013

Unless it's paid with cash, that is one hefty credit card bill come January. Step 3: On the 25th of each month, we will be meeting (via a post) to discuss whether we hit our savings goal for the month. January's Goal: Create your budget, divide by 11 and save your first month's goal.

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2013 Christmas Club January 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2013

My goal is to drink lots of water and eat well every day and get to bed before 10 pm every night. My left foot is still tender, so I might not make my goal time of less than 2 hours, but I''ll put that off for a fall race and just focus on finishing this one. This final week is all about prepping for the race. miles or I''m not.

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Goals Hefty Entertainment At&T 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Generally, an investment broker or robo-advisor is a better option than a bank for an IRA account, because for a long-term goal like retirement you want to tap into the power of the stock market to grow your money. You might have noticed we don’t include any bank savings IRA accounts in our roundup of the best IRAs.

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December Taxes Bank Banking 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. February Update.

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100