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Create your debt freedom plan

Family Balance Sheet

After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. A guiding light! Prioritize.

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How to Avoid Financial Disaster

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Start an Emergency Fund One of the biggest things you can do to help avoid disasters is to create an emergency fund. This is a reserve of money for emergencies; leave it alone and don’t go dipping into it for general spending. A diversified mutual fund is an excellent way to achieve a diversified portfolio.

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You CAN Choose Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Should you spend the money on that new flat screen and sound bar, or save it for the emergency fund? Educate yourself and your family in personal finance concepts. Consider not only the financial aspects, but the life enjoyment aspects as well. Life really is a journey that you only travel once.