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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. There was a month in 2013 where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money.

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How To Get A Personal Loan In 8 Steps

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Whether you need money to pay for an unexpected hospital bill, an emergency car repair or to finance some much-needed home renovations , knowing how to get a personal loan will help make the application process as smooth as possible. Run the numbers Before taking out a loan, decide exactly how much you need to borrow.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

If you have financial goals, budgeting will be an important tool to reaching those goals. Personal Escrow – Use this spreadsheet to plan for your high yearly expenses, such as property taxes, association fees, home/auto insurance, etc. Budgeting is a lifelong habit. This is not a once and done deal.

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