Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? There were 50 submissions this week.

October 200

October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery, but a broken TV, sweet riding boots, or the snazziest new gadget…not so much. Once your finances are in order, your goal should be to increase that number to an amount that you feel is sufficient.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Surely unemployment, reduced income or a business downturn is considered an emergency, but so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. Three to six months living expenses used to be what the personal finance experts recommended, but in today’s environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100