Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. krantcents: How Will You Measure Your Life?

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

With just one emergency such as a car breaking down or, in the US, a medical bill, many could be in a very precarious position. Combined with my extra income, this $600/year (give or take $25) really helped boost my savings and therefor my emergency fund. I know how hard it is to start saving. I have been there.

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Building Emergency Fund Money Savings Account 225

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. During that time, I started to budget for everything. lined paper.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

To resolve tensions, we look at the monthly budget together and if there is a bill due that we don’t have the money, we work together to rearrange accounts. Though my husband does help with some negotiating to combine bills or consolidating them. We then celebrated by going out to get ice cream, and used a gift card.

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100