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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? 22 – Offer house and/or pet sitting services. During the vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Pet care- food, medication, grooming, 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.

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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? 21 – Offer house and/or pet sitting services. During vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.