Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. We wouldn’t have to worry as much about shopping (although we’d probably spend a few bucks a week on fresh produce and milk) while we looked for other income sources. Financial Emergency Preparedness.

Emergency Fund 211

Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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. High-interest debt like credit and store cards, unauthorized overdrafts, catalog shopping, and private student loans should be the first to go.

Pay Off Debt 52

Pay Off Debt Debt Emergency Fund Financial Goals 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

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. Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage. Was there a particular event?

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100