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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account. Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust. Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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And then at the end of the rainbow, you retire, and move to Florida. ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! That emergency fund saved our business, our sanity, and our marriage. Go to school.