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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. As an example, last year I learned the importance of keeping our AC filters clean. Dealing With Government Entities. Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. De-cluttering.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

For example, your electric bill may be higher in periods of more extreme weather if you use your air conditioner and heat to offset the temperature outside. Then, at the end of the month, you can see how well you stuck to your budget and if you need to make some adjustments. Telephone/cell phone.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. 16 – Teach your skills.