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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. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. 5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Dinner time is stressful. 15 – Find a part-time job.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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