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How to Build your Emergency Fund

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In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. We have lived through some challenging months as small business owners, but 2007 was a very tough year for us. We would not have survived with just a $1000 starter fund back in 2007.

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. We have lived through some challenging months as small business owners, but 2007 was a very tough year for us. We would not have survived with just $1000 starter fund back in 2007.

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Create an Emergency Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

The total cost for the new tires and the dryer repair was $900. As self-employed owners of a small business, we have lived through some challenging months, but the year 2007 was especially tough for us. We would not have survived with just $1000 starter fund back in 2007. Oh, and it happened all in one week.