Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. We are in what I call our “shovel season of life” Our oldest daughter leaves for college in the fall of 2024 and we have a big savings goal to hit before then. In total, we have made $250 in interest since April.

Frugal 100

Frugal June Flights CD 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

If you have limited storage space, at least put together a 72-hour kit for each member of your family. For example, if my family were to experience a sudden drop in income, we have enough home food storage to help us along for a few months. I have some money in a savings account that is easy to get to, in case I need it immediately.

Emergency Fund 211

Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. Yard Sales.

Craigslist 78

Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

We have ‘good’ stuff for special occasions; why keep them just for special occasions and then have to worry about storage? We had several different accounts and it seemed I was always juggling from one to another. I kept one checking account as the working account and had my salary paid automatically into it.

Making 238

Making Work Occasions Pace 238

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Ziplock Holiday Food Storage, 2-6 ct – $2.59. $1/2 On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account. The savings will come off your total automatically at the register.

Duncan Hines 56

Duncan Hines Kroger General Mills Nashville 56

Saving Everyday

JUNE 26, 2012

Hefty One Zip Storage Bags 13-22 ct $1.69. On a 10 for $10 sale, you can just buy one item and still get it for $1.00, same on 2/$5, 4/$10, etc… Savingstar coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons and go into a savings account. The savings will come off your total automatically at the register. Pay: $$0.94.

Kroger 51

Kroger General Mills Banana Boat 2012 51