Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals. To find the best rates, you’ll want to shop around online and compare what banks offer.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

Increase our emergency fund to 6 months of expenses. Contribute to our retirement funds. Continue to live debt free with the ability to travel more, give more, pursue our passions. Write a book about our debt free journey. Volunteer more at the local food bank. Celebrate with a trip to Walt Disney World.

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Saving In Akron

MARCH 9, 2011

This all goes back to having an emergency fund and paying yourself first. My family would not have survived without that emergency fund. I am sharing this with all of you because I want to support you not just in getting the best deals for yourself, but in maintaining a debt free lifestyle. Anyone can do this.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. Most of the time, the best we can expect from bank savings accounts has been from 2% to 5% before inflation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

You could also make coupons for your services such as “one free night of babysitting” for a couple with young children. Generate free cash. Generating free cash sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. How to Make Extra Money. Finding temporary, extra work is a great way to drum up cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Your City or County May Have Free Money For You. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers. FMF from Free Money Finance shares his Simple Car Email. Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

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?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. Free Money Wisdom: Get to Know Me, I Dare Ya!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Earning a sub-poverty-level income for decades as a Catholic priest, he focused on his investments in his free time, and was worth nearly $1 million when he died. One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. free except for our mortgage. What inspired you to become debt free? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Eric from Narrow Bridge Finance tells us what The True Cost of Something That is Free. We take advantage of anything we can get if it is free or cheap, but do we need to? FMF from Free Money Finance says My First Property Purchase Goes South. I totally agree with Eric here. Can buying new ever be cheaper than buying used?”

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

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. This is technically free money that gives your 401(K) a real boost. Believe me!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

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. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

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. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

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. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” You can find blank calendar pages by Googling, “free calendar template” or I’ve found blank monthly calendars at the Dollar Tree. Also, my friend, Raki, offers a free blank calendar page if you sign up for her email newsletter.

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