Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2013
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. I’m sure everyone.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 27, 2012
Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. I mean, I was living from pay check to pay check , always hoping I’d find whatever money I needed to pay the bills. Bills that are overdue – this is a classic early sign that you are in trouble “Robbing Peter to pay Paul.” What about signs?
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind. These ladies are my tribe and we all look forward to our yearly getaway, so Zoom for the win! Cash is King.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 30, 2014
Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. April Wins : By using the same strategies from March , I was able to stay within our grocery budget of $450. This will be a challenge where we’ll need discipline, support, and planning. How Did We Do in April?
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. Those skills/needs became vital in my marriage as the spouse was chronically ill with astronomical medical bills & expensive tastes. What’s your best frugal win? Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid.
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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