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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. This is a 12 month spreadsheet.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

It’s a tool, and it provides security and options. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. Had we not fallen in love with the locale, it wouldn’t have mattered how low the taxes were, but fall in love we did. Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations?

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How To Get A Personal Loan In 8 Steps

Savings Corner

They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address. Consider your options A personal loan can be a powerful financial planning tool or a way to get cash quickly if you need it to cover an unexpected expense.

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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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