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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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.

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How to Prevent Three Common Disastrous Personal Financial Mistakes

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Lack of An Emergency Fund . One of the most common disastrous finance mistakes is not having any sort of financial back-up for emergencies. Experts recommend an emergency fund of at least six month’s salary as essential, especially if you are struggling to make ends meet.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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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!

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

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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. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store.

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

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Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. Brew your coffee at home, it is cheaper. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Your wants are things you can do without, especially if you do not have the money to buy them.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less | Jackie Beck @ The Debt Myth. Hot Work at Home Jobs for 2015 | Holly Hanna @ The Work at Home Woman. Food Street: How a Community Has Joined Forces to Start a Street Farm | Sam Walker @ Bubble ‘N Squeak. | Tony Gomez @ Monarch Butterfly Garden.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

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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. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals.

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