Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame. Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust. Frugal living is not about deprivation.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Our main financial goal in 2015 is to pay down our non-mortgage debt. We use a Discover credit card to pay for monthly expenses at our business. We have Aflac supplemental insurance and I received our yearly $40 wellness benefit. Where can we find extra money? In January, I found $370 to put towards our debt: 1.

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Savings Corner

JUNE 13, 2024

Key takeaways High credit scores come with numerous benefits, such as lower interest rates, larger lines of credit and better rewards. Exploring the fastest ways to build credit can help you take advantage of these perks as quickly as possible. Good credit is the door to many financial opportunities.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Back in October 2003, I left a corporate career as a department store buyer with a nice reliable paycheck and benefits– including health insurance –to join my husband in the land of self-employment. The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Shop around for the best price for our big expenses, such as auto and home insurance, medical needs, and mortgage. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan. While our setup has helped us achieve many of our financial goals, we have made many mistakes over the years.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

posted at The Financial Blogger , saying, “The online income for May. Madison presents Credit Card Application Spree to Maximize Sign Up Bonuses posted at My Dollar Plan , saying, “It’s time for a round of credit card applications to make some money! Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

How much and what type of insurance coverage will you need? Do a financial analysis to determine if buying a home will move you towards your financial goals or away from them. Do you plan to live in the area long enough to make the purchase worthwhile? Research your options. Is there a homeowners association?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. We combined our auto insurance policies since we had just got married which saved us a good chunk of money. What are your financial goals now? We plan to be financially free by 40. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s yet another way of making sure that they (and you) are going to be financially okay in the future. Get Insurance Did you know that the average life insurance cost per household is roughly $993 a year ? Yes, $993 a year for something that ensures your financial stability should something happen to the breadwinner(s).

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Here’s generally how it works: The lender will do a credit check. You’ll turn in any required financial documentation. But there’s one key difference: You use the cash from the equity you’ve built in your home to repay other non-mortgage debt, like credit card balances. You’ll pay for a home appraisal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Tom Drake from Canadian Finance Blog clarifies our Understanding of Term Life Insurance. Nathan Richardson from ComplexSearch.com presents What’s a Good Credit Score? I wish we had some of these in Canada.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. ” We’ve been there too.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. You will likely have to accept a store credit for the current price if you don’t have a receipt, but that’s better than nothing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the most important things in life is to find ways to achieve your financial goals. However, planning for your financial future can be tricky and complicated because there are many things to prepare for and arrange. A life insurance policy is probably the first thing most people buy.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17 When I did this I ended cutting my cable bill in half, rewrote my car and house insurance saving me $300 per year, stopped the coffee runs, and just about eliminated my dry cleaning bill. What are your financial goals now? How much debt did you pay off? I had $50,784.35

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

Having this information in your arsenal will make the next step of setting monthly money goals far easier, because you’ll have a good idea of where you are financially, including what areas need improvement. Set Monthly Money Goals. Question every single expense: do you really use the service? Re-Do Your Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. What are your financial goals now?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions. Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals. Other players include Payoff, which targets better credit risks.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). What are your financial goals now?

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