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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand sewn dolls at craft fairs.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. 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.