Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build your emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. Post-coronavirus, not so much!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 14, 2013
Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Finish your purchasing from the list, go home, and think over it. Lowering your home’s temperature by just one degree Celsius can reduce your heating bill by 5%.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. Brew your coffee at home, it is cheaper. But wait a minute, you might be thinking “Jeans are clothing.” Medical emergencies, car emergencies, or family situations may arise where you need to dip into your emergency fund.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. I make my coffee at home, pack my lunch, and go straight home after work.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 1, 2014
Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. How about clothes? Start with just a $25 automatic deduction each pay period and increase it if you are able to in the future. Avoid impulse buys.
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