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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, cell? 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. Cancel unused subscriptions.

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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? 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. 7 – Collect your change.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc. Utilities- electricity, propane & gas, water & sewage. Telephone/cell phone. Business expenses if you run a business. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Childcare- daycare/babysitter, school fees, extracurricular activities, etc.