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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. Become hyper-focused on funding this account. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

Welcome to the first article in our new budgeting series. Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. 6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To. Setting a budget is important for your financial health. Step #1: Calculate how much money you bring home.