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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. While you can never be completely prepared for the toll an emergency takes on you, it is possible to limit the harm done by an unexpected turn of events. Water (and method of purification).

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Before you start paying off multiple debts, come up with an emergency savings goal to cover unexpected events. I would recommend that you have at least six months to a year’s worth of your monthly expenses saved in the event of a job loss or an unexpected emergency.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I still think twice about spending money and I still shop for the best bargain. Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life. I hate to be taken advantage of in a financial transaction, just as I did when poorer.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. Was there a particular event? Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage.