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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! I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays.

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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 have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.