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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. Emergencies do happen, so it's essential to have a savings cushion to fall back on when unexpected expenses pop up. Automating your savings towards an emergency fund makes this process easier and less painful. Save for a rainy day.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As examples, consider the following, from The Fool’s article Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice. You can do this. Many others have done it. Keep saving.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. For example, your statutory expenditures, such as rent, utilities, and gas, go into one envelope.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He discusses income beneficiaries, remainder beneficiaries and provides and example of the use of a dynasty trust. Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?”

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Here is a real life example.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. And all my coupon articles are on the Coupon Resources page to help you out. Record all your expenses for one month. Don’t like to cut coupons?

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.” Well, this time I have done it again and put together some good laughs for you to enjoy on your Monday morning.