Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Is an unexpected expense threatening your bank account? Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

At the beginning of August, I was $100 short from June when we used some of our Christmas savings for gifts that were needed that month. I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

At the beginning of June, I was able to transfer the $100 to our savings account, however we had a lot other gifts to purchase in June and I ended up using some of our Christmas money to cover the money spent. Or challenge yourself to reduce your grocery spending by your shortfall. I am now short by about $100.

June 100

June Club Christmas Goals 100

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. It is NOT a spending account. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100