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This all goes back to having an emergency fund and paying yourself first. My family would not have survived without that emergency fund. Just think — if you could shave $200 off your grocery bill using coupons and you put that money in the bank each month, you would have $2400 at the end of one year.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work? ” Here’s her reply.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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have barely any bills and be able to live off passive income. I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously. It’s awesome to (FINALLY!)

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