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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

With work, school, and extra-curricular activities, we feel it at our house too. Check my Frugal Family Activities list for ideas. 10 – Do It Yourself. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

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Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Find all kinds of fun activities you can do at home. Do it yourself. Instead of hiring someone to do something, try doing it yourself first. Plan a movie or game night.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Check my Frugal Family Activities list for ideas. 12 – Do It Yourself. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.