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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? 5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Dinner time is stressful.