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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. Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. 18 – Teach your skills.

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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. Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. How much can you save just by cutting out non-essential spending? 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. 16 – Teach your skills.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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You might even find yourself wondering, “well, they don’t know my circumstances”, or “they can’t have it that bad,” or “their life must be so much easier than mine.” Aja’s wanted to boost her online income to an additional $2000 a month. Cut back on spending. Make it visual.