Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

One of the hardest things to stick to is a budget. I don’t like budgets myself, and actually refer to what I do with my money as a “ spending plan.” ” But budget or spending plan, the reality is that it can be hard to stick to your money commitments when something else comes along. must be paid.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build your emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. We reduced our spending where we could, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund. What is an Emergency Fund. Six months?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for May.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

Maliga shares several ways to prepare for a recession: Prepare a bare bones budget. Prepare ahead of time and create a bare bones budget that includes only your essentials — think food, shelter, clothes, transportation and insurance — so you have a plan in the event that you experience a loss of income or need to cut expenses suddenly.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Despite having a strict family budget , some members of my beautiful family still try to find sneaky ways to spend more than is allocated to them at any given time. Of course, budgeting isn’t all about sucking the fun out of everyone’s existence and putting family life on hold. That’s nowhere near enough!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you’ve set your sights on a new car, wedding or emergency fund, chipping away at the cost little by little can help you get there. Savings goal : The amount you want to save — whether it’s for an emergency fund, short-term goal or long-term goal. Saving enough money for the future starts with a plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. Our emergency fund. I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We have hit uncertain times and this pandemic has felt like a wall that is unscalable.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. Look over your current budget. We had financial advisors look over our budget and make suggestions about what we could cut. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 22, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. So if you could use some extra cash for your emergency fund , or save for Christmas presents or any other activity or need, then you must read 31 Days to Find $1000.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The first thing you need is a personal budget. The only effective budget is one that balances and is written down. Anything else is not a budget but fantasy. So set out a personal budget for yourself, either as a computer spreadsheet or on paper. Another important aspect of your budget should be an emergency fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. The point of the starter emergency fund is to get you through until you pay off your non-mortgage debts, at which point, you build a more extensive fund. How to Build your Emergency Fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I’m not much into budgeting. It’s true that what I do with money technically amounts to a budgeting technique, but the idea of a traditional budget has never appealed to me. It’s a lot like a budget, and many people have told me they think that it’s a budget. Let’s consult the budget.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Working to build your emergency fund? Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Finalizing your 2013 goals?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Day 10: Create a Personal Escrow Fund. Day 13: Create an Emergency Fund. Day 14: Create a Gift Giving Fund. Budget Financial Freedom Financial Organization'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Not Having a Budget I know, you’ve heard it all before but have you taken action on this one yet? A budget provides you with a financial roadmap to get to where you want to be in life. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

You can only cut so much from a budget, so to increase our cash flow, we’ll need to earn extra income by growing our small business and growing my blog. However, there are a few things that we will not give up so I will need to include them in our budget. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Earn Additional Income.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

During the series, we talked about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Day 10: Create a Personal Escrow Fund. Day 13: Create an Emergency Fund. Day 14: Create a Gift Giving Fund. Budget Financial Organization'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. There are tricks you can use to save more money even IF your budget is very tight. Earmark this money for an emergency fund, a new car fund, a vacation fund, whatever you would like.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Every month, we set aside money in our budget to cover our basic car maintenance. Budget Financial Organization' Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. This means funds are tight. Don’t even talk to me about retirement!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. We’re going to use the zero based budget as a guide for our monthly spending plan. Personal Escrow Fund. Gift Giving Fund. building your Emergency Fund.

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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. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

Lack of An Emergency Fund . One of the most common disastrous finance mistakes is not having any sort of financial back-up for emergencies. Experts recommend an emergency fund of at least six month’s salary as essential, especially if you are struggling to make ends meet. Not a bad buffer for difficult times!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Another word for that roadmap is a budget. Not only does the budget need to account for all of your regular life expenses but it should also include line items for your big and small goals. Once you’ve figured out how much you need total, find a way to break it down and include a monthly savings target in the budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

Being self-employed, we felt we needed more than Dave’s recommended $1000 starter emergency fund that he outlines in his book, so our first step was to save a bit more for our home and office. What do you value most in life, and what are you ok with temporarily cutting out of your budget?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. Create a Budget If you don’t have an up-to-date budget, create one. If your budget doesn’t have a savings amount, put one in.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2014

When it comes to emergencies, it’s not so much a question of if, but rather, when. So build up the emergency fund now, so that the when doesn’t catch you before you’re ready for it. Emergency or otherwise, unexpected expenses arise all the time. They can come in the form of a health scare a home repair or otherwise.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I have enjoyed belly dancing and pilates the last several years, but time and budget reduced from my schedule. Use this to develop a budget & determine where you will cut back. (If If you do a budget without awareness of your blind spots, you don’t know where you need to cut.). How much debt did you pay off?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2014

We knew that we would at least partially combine our finances when we were officially married, but when we were making our combined budget before going to the bank and officially combining, we hit a bit of a road block when we realized that we have a huge disparity in our financial goals. Money Tips'

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Financial Goals Goals Emergency Fund Finance 189

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Advantages of Saving Despite Debts Building an Emergency Fund Building an emergency savings fund is the top reason to make saving a priority over paying down debt. Even a small cushion of emergency savings can stop you from sinking further into debt when you are hit with an unexpected expense.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Determining affordability requires balancing your vehicle needs and budget. How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. The bottom line Being realistic with your budget will help you avoid pinching pennies after bringing your new ride home.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Each month when they do their budget, they update their chart. If your big dream requires money, start saving, begin to budget, and direct your money in a way that you will be ready for opportunity when it comes up. Related Reading: Check out Deacon’s free Starter Budget Form. Then create a plan to get there.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

Only 32 percent of Americans prepare a monthly budget, according to a Gallup poll taken in June 2013. Creating a short-term budget and long-term financial plan can not only help you get out of debt once and for all, but they can also guide you to economic independence and prosperity. Build a Budget & Emergency Fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. Home and auto expenses are two big budget categories and by keeping these expenses low, we were able to put more aside to our debts. Groceries.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

You can only cut so much from a budget, so to fill in our shortfall, we’ll need to also earn extra income by growing our small business and growing my blog income. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget. We have some home projects that we need to do and we have already set aside the funds.

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