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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

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Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

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. One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover a vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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Our small business was going well, so we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property in the summer of 2012. But in August 2013 , our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages: our home and our business. Yep, life was good.

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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!)

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Personal Escrow – Use this spreadsheet to plan for your high yearly expenses, such as property taxes, association fees, home/auto insurance, etc. Special Purchases – Have some fun with this spreadsheet and use it to plan for upcoming large expenses, such as vacations, home renovations, equipment, replacement, etc.

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