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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. There are also many resources available, from books and articles (like this one!) Save for a rainy day.

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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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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“To support mother and father, to cherish wife and child and to have a simple livelihood; this is the good luck.&#. FMF from Free Money Finance shares his Simple Car Email. Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund. I wish we had some of these in Canada.

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: Elias Cortez, from Dallas, TX is currently a freelance writer specializing in writing on education and career information articles. View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. Debt; a simple four-letter word but deadly.

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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. No related posts.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014.

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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. years, my perspective on an engagement ring is simple. Specifically, how important emergency fund planning was for a couple with a veterinary emergency at their home.” Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week.