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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

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As examples, consider the following, from The Fool’s article Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth. She was a Chicago secretary whose salary peaked at $15,000 before she retired. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. You can do this. Many others have done it. Gladys Holm. Keep saving.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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This was the first opportunity to highlight articles from the newly formed Yakezie network. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. Bucksome shares ten of her favorites in this article. No related posts.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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I hope you enjoy them and the great articles they support. Specifically, how important emergency fund planning was for a couple with a veterinary emergency at their home.” ” Roger Wohlner from The Chicago Financial Planner asks Can I Retire?