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How to Build your Emergency Fund

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In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. For years, we followed Dave Ramsey and read his books, The Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace. Both books provided the blueprint for Our Debt Freedom Plan. I’m going back to bed!

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

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In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. By the end of 2007, our business picked up again–thankfully–but not before we practically wiped out our savings with only $2000 left to spare, not enough to get us through one more month.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. Can you fix a repair yourself?

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Walgreens January 2012 Coupon Book

Saving Cents With Sense

The Walgreens January Coupon Books are now available. Walgreens JANUARY 2012 Coupon Book VALID 1/1-1/28/2012. 5935) $4/1 Maxidene Intense Repair 60 ct. You can usually find these in the front of the store near the weekly ad stand. If you can’t find it, just ask the cashier, they should be able to direct you to it. includes 1 oz.

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Create an Emergency Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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The total cost for the new tires and the dryer repair was $900. By the end of 2007, our business was picking up again–thankfully–but not before we practically wiped out our emergency fund with only $2000 left to spare, not enough to get us through one more month. Oh, and it happened all in one week. Six months? One year?

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Walgreen’s Coupon Matchups and Deals 11/25 – 12/1

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Freebies Barefoot Repair Overnight Foot Cream $9.99, Send in for $9.99 Vicks Nyquil, Dayquil, Nature Fusion, or Sinex $6.50, Buy 2 and Earn 2000 Balance Rewards Points - $1.50/1 Vicks Nyquil, Dayquil, Nature Fusion, or Sinex $6.50, Buy 2 and Earn 2000 Balance Rewards Points - $1.50/1 or $3.87

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000.