Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

This money was put into my Christmas Savings account. March 2021 – I found $747. This money reflected my earnings from the first quarter of 2021. I made quite a bit more from the 4th quarter of 2020 where I do most of my Christmas shopping. Related Reading: Rakuten Review: How I Earn Cash Back on Online Purchases.

Money 130

Money May Donation 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2019

Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. In March of 2018, we had our wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney completed by an attorney. I have yet to write a Medi-Share recap for 2018, but our goal was to replenish the healthcare savings account that we depleted in 2017.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2019 Health Insurance 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I added the check to our savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash.

2019 130

2019 November Club Christmas 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

I added the check to our savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash.

2019 100

2019 June Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

I added the check to our savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. April was a very easy month for me to find our $100.

2019 100

2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

We have some upcoming expenses that will be taking a bite out of our savings accounts this fall, so I will be more committed with our grocery budget. March Meeting. How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March. The lesson learned is that I can’t take my eye off the ball when it comes to staying within budget.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Life suddenly changed for most of us in March 2020 and this past year of the pandemic has reinforced how important an emergency fund is. Create a separate savings account and call it your Emergency Fund. Be diligent about how you use this account. need to redirect this link. This post was first published in 2016.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 1, 2014

If you want to save $2,400, put aside $200 a month or $600 a quarter. If you’ve saved $600 by the end of March, you can still feel like you’re a long way from your goal for the year. Each line represents one quarter’s saving goal. Visually Show How You’re Achieving Your Goals.

Goals 209

Goals Financial Goals December Motivation 209

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

I added the check to our savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash.

2019 100

2019 September August Club 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

As I said in the March meeting , my husband and I are going through Dave Ramsey''s Financial Peace University online course and we have never in our marriage sliced and diced our budget like we are as a result of this course. Let us know how you''re doing with your Christmas Savings Account in the comments.

April 100

April Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

I added the check to our savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash.

2019 100

2019 October Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Updates on our Debt Freedom Plan over the years: Our Original Debt Freedom Plan – written in March 2014. Start Additional Savings Accounts. We have several things that we want to start saving for, such as a car replacement fund, some home repairs/updates, a new camper, and travel. 1st Update in June 2014.

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Finally Frugal

JANUARY 8, 2011

Basically, the idea is to avoid a post-Christmas financial hangover by putting those extra dollars away in a special holiday savings account, thereby gaining a nice cushion when the gift buying season raises its expensive head once again; Second, how about starting a fund just for the car maintenance costs?

Frugal 45

Frugal Spendthrift Debt Recession 45

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

122 All You Magazine, March 2012 (exp 04/07/2012). $1/1 On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account. The savings will come off your total automatically at the register.

Kroger 85

Kroger Ocean Spray Totinos Betty Crocker 85

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

And March is National Frozen Food Month and this is the month you will find sales and coupons for various frozen foods brands — which means STOCK UP! March Madness: Soda pop, chips, dips, cheese, crackers, sandwich items, snacks, wings, cut fruit and veggie trays. Lucky Charm Month! This is the month to find your pot of gold!

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

As luck would have it, even though my pantry challenge was a bust, I did find this month's goal of $100 in a savings account that has been languishing in la la land for some time. I'm closing the account and moving that money to my Christmas Savings account. March's Assignments.

February 100

February Club Christmas Goals 100