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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. And put the money in your emergency fund! And put the money towards your emergency fund!

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000. Yard sales take some work, but you can declutter your house and make some cash in the same weekend. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale.