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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000. Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. You will be so thankful later.