2007 Money Savings Account Work 
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 4, 2014
When I was growing up, my ideas about money were limited. Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). Work at said job for 30 or 40 years. Retire and work no more. I first started changing the way I think about things when I realized that I didn’t want to work at a 9-5 job.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 26, 2021
If you’re able, maybe use some of your stimulous money to put towards building an emergency fund. According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. We have lived through some challenging months as small business owners, but 2007 was a very tough year for us.
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The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. There are a few “whys” for me.
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 11, 2016
You work until you are 65 and then retire. Work for the same company for 35+ years. Another friend chimed in, “we’ll never stop working, retirement isn’t possible.” ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Many are thinking outside the box.
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 13, 2014
Last year, our van needed 4 new tires to pass its state inspection and our 13 year old dryer stopped working. Several years ago, our other vehicle needed new tires to pass inspection and our hot water heater stopped working. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.
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