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How to Build your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Once your finances are in order, your goal should be to increase that number to an amount that you feel is sufficient. Three to six months living expenses is highly recommended by personal finance experts, but in today’s environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent.

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Free Kindle Book: The Simple Dollar

For the Mommas

Free Kindle Book: The Simple Dollar is currently free on Amazon. This isn’t just “another” personal finance book: it’s profoundly motivating, empowering, practical, and 100% grounded in today’s American realities. Note: Please check the price of this book before you download, as prices on Amazon change frequently.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Laughing at Wall Street Book Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Where to Buy: online at Amazon and other retailers and at retailers nationwide. Description of Product: “$20,000 to $2 million in only three years— the greatest stock-picker you never heard of tells you how you can do it too. The book was easy to read and an enjoyable glimpse into the world of personal finance!

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I was just like BP’s friend, my success came too soon and I didn’t know how to handle it. Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance - $25 Amazon Gift Card.

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Find out How Brian & His Wife Paid off $109,000 in Credit Card Debt

Family Balance Sheet

After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. In the past, we would charge it and then try to figure out how to pay for it. We learned that we don’t need to borrow money.

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Forget the Small Stuff; Save Money on Bigger Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Prime mean that you can spend about $25 a month and get many of the same TV shows and movies. The idea is that small savings add up over time. Money Tips'