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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. Emergencies do happen, so it's essential to have a savings cushion to fall back on when unexpected expenses pop up. Invest in yourself.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. A New Year, A New You | Sharon Rowe @ How to Get Organized at Home.

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

Family Balance Sheet

When we had our first child, we both agreed it would be best for me to stay home as long as possible. Nine years later, I am still at home! We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores. We are almost done with our 3-6 month emergency fund and will begin maxing out our retirement accounts.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. As a young 20 something, that felt big!

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