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Intentional Spending – Being Ready For An Emergency

For the Mommas

It becomes an ugly cycle. As a part of my Back to Basics series , I am writing a post on how to start an emergency fund. Amy’s emergency fund saved her — when her heater went out on New Years Eve. Without an emergency fund, this could have been an major financial blow.

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How to Place A Stock Order

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your job is secure, your emergency fund is in place and you are diligently saving for retirement. The Securities and Exchange Commission site has a couple of articles to help you understand more about the above in their Trading Basics brochure. Full cycle. How To Place Stock Orders. I need cash fast.”