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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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 an emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.

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Create an Emergency Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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Last year, our van needed 4 new tires to pass its state inspection and our 13 year old dryer stopped working. The total cost for the new tires and the dryer repair was $900. 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.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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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Do You Have A Plan for Replacing Your Appliances?

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Upon moving in, we needed a washer, dryer and refrigerator. I don't want to drain the emergency fund, which could easily happen when the AC needs replaced. Thanks for reading. This September we will be celebrating 10 years in our home. The house came with very few appliances. My main concern is that AC unit.