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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! Once I started working and did have more money (although, as a teacher, especially at a private Christian school, never all that much!), I have always wanted to save money for the future.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Can you fix a repair yourself?