Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 9, 2018
I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover a vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 25, 2017
To spend money you party or visit with others, maybe even vacation with others or shop with them. Backed by money, you can tell off the boss, quit your job, start your own business or take that vacation. Money is not the goal, not the end game. It is just a tool. But like any tool, it can extend your power.
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Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 3, 2023
If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! He worked hard and was gone a lot, but somehow, he always took us on a yearly vacation. I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. Avoid weekends.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. Baby furniture, BBQ pits, tools, guns… EVERYTHING. No new clothes, no vacation, no extra anything. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? To not count on debt being a tool we can use.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 22, 2011
The needs, goals and temperament of every household are unique. Some families find it feasible to make drastic cuts to non essential expenditures such as entertainment, dining out, and vacationing. Budgets are also helpful tools to identify and minimize waste. Pick a plan that works for you.
Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 5, 2011
Everything from Restaurant and spa deals to even vacation packages. Mint.com – Free budgeting tool. Allows you to set a budget, track goals, and stay on track. You’ll find all kinds of products, events or services. Great to use for holiday gift shopping. Track spending and saving while on the go.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
I’m a Grade 7 teacher and my husband is a Mac Tools distributor. We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). If married, who initiated the debt free goal?
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