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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 3 Action Steps to Set Up Your Emergency Fund. What is your craft?