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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

To kick start your emergency fund savings, take the next 31 days and challenge yourself to find $1000. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. 12 – Do It Yourself. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 17 – Find a part-time job.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

10 – Do It Yourself. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 15 – Find a part-time job.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Plan a movie or game night. Do it yourself. Instead of hiring someone to do something, try doing it yourself first. Instead of hiring someone to do something, try doing it yourself first.