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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Right there you can save $25-30 per week! Brew your coffee at home, it is cheaper. Those gorgeous pair of skinny jeans that are on sale? Yes, but before you run out to buy them because they are on sale, ask yourself this “How many other pairs of jeans are in my closet?” Shop Sales. Saving money is essential.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The simple fact is, taking small, simple spending and saving actions, especially early in your working life, can make a huge difference to financial security during your working years and into retirement. You are never in any doubt if you can afford that gorgeous jacket you saw on sale. Plus you’ll be amazed at how your savings add up!

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

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The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. Yard Sales.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. Be a savvy spender by using coupons.