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How to Build your Emergency Fund

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In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

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Create an Emergency Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Several years ago, our other vehicle needed new tires to pass inspection and our hot water heater stopped working. Budget Financial Freedom Financial Organization'

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.