Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I held a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. The club was open to anyone who wanted monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. My monthly savings goal was $100.

2019 130

2019 November Club Christmas 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

The secret to financial success is actually saving small amounts regularly, even just $5 or $10 at first, and then putting these savings to work for you. Your money works for you when it is earning you interest or adding value so don’t leave it sitting in your everyday bank account.

Debt 202

Debt Budgeting Budget Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Current retirement savings: Enter the total current balances of all your retirement savings accounts, including 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and any other accounts earmarked for retirement. Monthly contribution: This is the amount you save for retirement each month.

Calculators 52

Calculators Taxes Money Free 52

Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

It’s a quick and easy way to save a minimum of $1378 this year! Earn points redeemable for gift cards when you make purchases at participating restaurants, movie theaters, and gas stations (500 points = a $5 gift card). It’s a tip I saw on Oprah years ago and IT WORKS!! Plink = $10.00. gift card when you join.

Disney 69

Disney March Gift Cards Ebates 69

Saving Everyday

MAY 11, 2013

I also almost have enough points to cash out for another $25 Disney gift card from QuickRewards and should be getting my “Big Fat Check” from Ebates later this month! It’s a tip I saw on Oprah years ago and IT WORKS!! I bought several gift cards this month and earned well over 1,000 points for doing so.

Disney 40

Disney April Gift Cards Re-use 40

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2012

Starting January 2012, we set up an automatic withdraw to a new “vacation savings account” of $25 a week. Having the ”vacation savings account” is like a back-up plan so we don’t feel strapped while we’re there. It’s a tip I saw on Oprah years ago and IT WORKS!!

March 86

March Disney Friends And Family Sale Vacation 86

Couponing 101

JULY 26, 2011

The following five tips on “How you can teach your kids to save money” will help you educate them: Teach Kids to Save Money Tip #1. No point in wasting our money just because the cashier can’t count. Teach Kids to Save Money Tip #2. Always explain the value of saving money. Teach Kids to Save Money Tip #4.

Saving Money 103

Saving Money Money Kids Debt 103

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. We have a huge heart for missions work. working full time at a low-paying job and going to grad school full time, while my husband was working multiple jobs just to help us make ends meet. friends or family to save on housing costs, and we put a little bit from.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I read every post, but don’t comment often – usually some of you have already made my point for me. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school.

Green And Frugal 179

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 179

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2012

So, as we sit here in the 3rd week of January, don’t beat yourself up if you haven’t lost 10 lbs or saved 90% at the store. The point of goal setting is not to make you feel bad about yourself, but rather to help you get to where you want to be. Some of my goals that I’m working on this year: 1.

Goals 55

Goals Pay Off Debt January Gardening 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

It was nearly impossible to figure out exactly how the program would work for each query, because, as Bonnie Baker (the engaging and energetic DB2 speaker) used to put it “It depends” Likewise with understanding whether the rich use debt differently than the rest of us… it depends. Rich people make debt their servant.

Debt 100

Debt Used Money IBM 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In my early adulthood, I struggled to save money and even had to open up an account in my mom’s name for which I did not have the password, so that when I transferred money into it, I couldn’t just take it right out. As the time passed, I was able to figure out ways to save more money and stay on top of my finances.

Building 225

Building Emergency Fund Money Savings Account 225

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Using a car, savings account or other asset as collateral may get you a lower rate. Personal loans work best as part of a balanced financial plan. With a joint or co-signed personal loan , your co-applicant has to make payments if you fail to. Consider a secured personal loan. Assess your overall financial well-being.

Debt 40

Debt Home Improvement Consumer Credit 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

This is the first year I started a Disney/vacation savings account of $25 a week. In all fairness, I should also point out that my family lives less than an hour from Disney, so we go once a year to see them anyway. My daughter will need her car while working at Disney, so we’ll be driving two cars on the way down.

Disney 83

Disney Hotel Goals Money 83

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

I updated our experience and included all of our numbers through that point in time. In the September 2017 update , I went into more detail about how Medi-Share worked for us during this time. Medi-Share was working exactly how we were told it would. It worked really well! Medi-Share: Our first year.

Health Insurance 113

Health Insurance Insurance 2017 Bills 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Passive income can help you earn more during the good times and tide you over if you suddenly become unemployed , if you voluntarily take time away from work or if inflation keeps chipping away at your purchasing power. It has a ‘get-rich-quick’ appeal… but in the end, it still involves work. You just give the work upfront.”

Money 52

Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. The point is that women tend to outlive men across the globe. Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? Additionally, I have a checking account and a savings account with the same bank.

Money 52

Money Insurance Debt Bulk 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

In a couple of decades, when people are just too old/and or disabled to work, but have a mountain of debt and no retirement savings, what will become of us as a nation? This brings me to my next point: make a habit of reviewing your spending. This is something that needs to change. Pay close attention to your weak spots.

Making 192

Making Emergency Fund Saving Debt 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

The older your accounts, the more points you will receive. Inquiries and account variety – 10% each. Next, examine the reports in light of the bullet points above. For one person, a low score might be due to late payments or collection accounts. Consider opening an account at a local credit union.

Credit Cards 234

Credit Cards Credit Building Rent 234

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

The Single Saver is a website dedicated to helping singles and small families save money with easy to implement money saving tips. Outside of my blogging life, I work full time as a magazine editor/designer for a large national company and I also teach part-time at a local University. My name is Denise, from The Single Saver.

Frugal 157

Frugal Hobby Green And Frugal Home and Garden 157

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 17, 2017

Health insurance is a touchy subject and everyone has a different point of view depending on their own life experience. How Medi-Share Works. With other sharing ministries, the member does a lot of the price negotiating and to be honest, that seemed like a lot of work. I ran some numbers with our accountant.

Health Insurance 164

Health Insurance Insurance Health Bills 164