The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc.

Kids and Family 183

Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 183

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. A few years ago, our van needed four new tires to pass inspection.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. I had already cut expenses to the bone early on, since experiencing a multi-year stretch of unemployment, so there wasn’t much to be done there, although I think my husband cancelled his gym membership. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. The total cost for the new tires and the dryer repair was $900. Surely unemployment, reduced income or a business downturn is considered an emergency, but so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Once your finances are in order, your goal should be to increase that number to an amount that you feel is sufficient. A few years ago, our van needed four new tires to pass inspection.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52