Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much. A local yoga studio is offering online classes.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids. The hardest part of being frugal for me is resisting the appeal of a good restaurant meal. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Restaurants. But once we started our Debt Freedom Plan, we cut restaurants back to once a week. Health Sharing Ministry. Who doesn’t?

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Some items are fixed and are recurring each month, but other things are variable (change month to month) such as groceries, heating/cooling, clothing, restaurants. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . Some of the numbers will be on your calendar. Total your expenses.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133