Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Can I make do with something else around my house?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

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. But I also found success at a thrift store. You’ll save yourself so much money. How did you do in February?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

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. I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. Can I make do with something else around my house?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

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. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

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. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. Choose Thrift First. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Save for a camper upgrade. If not, we’ll start saving in 2019.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113