Penny Pinchin' Mom
DECEMBER 17, 2023
So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? Doing this actually gave me the peace of mind that I needed to focus on my financial goals. You will also have more disposable income to devote to your other financial goals. The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 7, 2014
That last point is a particularly worthwhile goal as worrying about money is a unique brand of distressing. There are lots of great sites, such as this one, that offer great tips on making budgets for all types of people and goals. Get Specific with Goals. You need to flesh out this goal into much more specific ones.
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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.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Emergencies constitute things like: Job loss Medical emergencies Accidents Unplanned large purchases (necessary large purchases) Natural disaster expenses You absolutely need to have this money set aside somewhere it can be easily accessed but also not within your day-to-day reach.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Setting goals and reaching them continues to be enriching and satisfying to me. Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life. but rather for the satisfaction of making a positive contribution with my time and effort.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 23, 2017
Getting them out of the nest and on their own is a big goal of most parents. Sometimes parents will offer temporary funding to tide the family over in times of unusual circumstances (such as job losses or extreme medical expenses, etc). Plus, with a college education it is more likely that the kids will be on their own quicker.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. Who initiated the debt free goal? 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? to a high of maybe $80,000/year. Get creative.
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