Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
My husband is a software QA engineer and until last week I was a web content administrator. Travel, buy fun stuff, give gifts, help others, work if I feel like it and not if I don’t, etc. 4. , asking for discounts every time you buy something, etc. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2011
Money Cone: 9 Impulse Buys that Turned Out Better than Expected We’ve all bought stuff based on commercials that turned out nothing like how it was advertised. Sometimes we buy stuff on a whim, only to be disappointed later. But not all my impulse buys have been duds. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund?
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Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 1, 2015
We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. This will either be weekly or monthly, depending on how much content I have. How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less | Jackie Beck @ The Debt Myth.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 21, 2015
We saw shows, shopped and ate until our hearts were content (no gambling!) We have the money now to buy 20 dining room sets if we wanted to, but we are opting to live as frugally as possible now. We are almost done with our 3-6 month emergency fund and will begin maxing out our retirement accounts.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
When I’m not working, I enjoy running and creating content for my YouTube channel. If you can make it from scratch rather than buying it – do it. The list helps keep me focused and prevents me from buying other items. We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 17, 2018
I want to focus on being content with what I have and I’m pretty sure I’ll survive. I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. 2017 Update.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 21, 2011
I guess I have been making an effort to notice the great things in my life lately and it has been paying off; I go through most days feeling really content and happy. Get Rich Slowly shares with us how we can all put money in an emergency fund no matter what our financial situtation is. It’s how I get my reading done.
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