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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? 11 – Find free entertainment. Yep, you don’t need to spend a dime to entertain your family. 22 – Offer house and/or pet sitting services. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. 12 – Do It Yourself.

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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? 9 – Find free entertainment. Yep, you don’t need to spend a dime to entertain your family. 21 – Offer house and/or pet sitting services. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Put the money in your emergency fund instead.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

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Pet care- food, medication, grooming, etc. Miscellaneous- entertainment, clothing, gifts, 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. Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc.