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

Motherhood Moments

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. The earlier you start building up your nest fund, the more time you have to grow your money through compound interest.

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Friday Links – Too Swamped Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Despite 2012 being over, Invest It Wisely’s idea to fight the winter blues by giving to causes you believe in is a sure-fire way to ensure you’re on your way to a fantastic 2013. Working to build your emergency fund?

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How to Get into the Stock Market

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Those of us who had stocks , bonds, and mutual funds saw our net worth rise, but many (perhaps as many as 50% of us, according to CNN Money article M illions see no benefit from soaring stock prices ) missed out. Better Investing can give you some tips on how to join or start such a club. Ask for stocks as a gift.

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Small Money Mistakes That Have Big Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, in this article, we’re going to look at 10 small money mistakes that many people make, often unaware of the impact they are having on their financial security. A budget gives it to you plain and simple – the good, the bad and the ugly. Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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Best Way to Spend Tax Refund

For the Mommas

Add to Your Emergency Fund. An emergency fund can never have too much money in it. If you have an emergency fund to add to, then add to it. The sooner you begin contributing to your retirement fund, the longer it has time to grow. Finally, give yourself permission to enjoy a bit of your refund.

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Intentional Spending – Being Ready For An Emergency

For the Mommas

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. Don't miss the newest deals.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to give it space and time (lots of time) to grow into a huge money producer. As examples, consider the following, from The Fool’s article Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth. He never earned more than $46,000 per year, but he turned that into several million dollars, most of which he’s giving away.

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