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Category Archives: Family Finances
Personal Finance And The Collective Voice Of Millions
1,306,315 times the proverbial bell has rung in the past 12 months alone. The number is astounding, but not surprising. And in the past six years, that same bell has run a total of 10,908,336 times. The bell represents each bankruptcy case filed in the United States. One more individual, family or business that has…
Your Personal Finances – Is The Glass Half-Full?
Personal finances are the things we don’t like to talk about. Why? Because when problems arise they can seem impossible. But rather than treating these challenges as insurmountable, consider that getting a handle on your personal finances requires two things only – knowledge and attitude. Fortunately we live in an age where information is available…
Household Living Expense Sheet
Household Expense Sheet MONTHLY EXPENSES MONTHLY AMOUNT HOUSING Rent First Mortgage Second Mortgage Association Dues Property Taxes Lot Rent Home Maintenance AUTOMOBILE Gasoline Maintenance – Oil/Lube/Tires Auto Tags/Inspection FOOD Groceries Meals Out School Lunches Food/Snacks at Work UTILITIES Electric/Gas/Oil/Propane Water/Sewer/Garbage Telephone/Cell Phone/Beeper Cable TV/Internet CLOTHING INSURANCE Automobile Medical Life Renters/Homeowners HEALTHCARE Drugs/Medication Office Visits/Deductible Dental…