Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Would you like to end 2015 with a bigger bank account than you currently have? Earmark this money for an emergency fund, a new car fund, a vacation fund, whatever you would like. Then, you’re continually building a slush fund in your checking account. Put your emergency fund in an inconvenient bank.

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APRIL 9, 2021

We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. The point of the starter emergency fund is to get you through until you pay off your non-mortgage debts, at which point, you build a more extensive fund. Cash flow necessary business expenses.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

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JANUARY 1, 2015

And 2015 is no different. Tantrum aside, it’s still going to take years, but there is room for us to make some considerable progress in 2015. In 2015, I will be sharing our journey to significantly reduce our debt. My Themes for 2015: 1. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They took it one step at a time though, first by building up emergency funds as quickly as possible, then by paying off the credit cards and committing to no new debt. We focused and paid off 2 loans by end of 2015, and one loan in 2016. Some final thoughts: Are you thinking, “Ok, this all sounds great, but how do I ?”

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

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AUGUST 11, 2016

Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! If you are part of 70% of Generation X that has less than $1000 in personal savings account, start saving today for your emergency fund, whether it is the starter $1000 emergency fund that Dave Ramsey promotes, or it is 3-6 months of expenses. Where We Stand.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here. 2 – Increase business emergency savings.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

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JANUARY 3, 2012

We have set a goal date of July 2015 to pay off all of our debt. Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary. I have never been there and neither has my husband so we have no idea what to expect or even how to plan. I'm not even sure how much we will need to save. Our 2012 Financial Goals. Finish Will.

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Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127