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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. Dinner time can be stressful for everyone. What is your skillset?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. 15 – Find a part-time job. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays.