Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build your emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.
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Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. I focus more on the big picture (saving for a house, vacations, emergency fund, etc.) We also went out for a nice dinner and treated ourselves to new running shoes and running clothes.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. We have an emergency fund, but after this crisis, we will likely need to replenish it and increase the amount that we keep.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 20, 2017
emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. were not about to give up a summer vacation! had a small amount already saved for a tiny vacation. racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. selection of clothes at a fraction of the price before the next year. towards debt.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 1, 2014
Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. How about clothes? Start with just a $25 automatic deduction each pay period and increase it if you are able to in the future. Avoid impulse buys.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
This is where we cut out any extra spending, such as personal money and clothing money, as well as trying to cut our grocery budget for the month, and add the money we saved to the debt payment. When it’s time to get the girls new clothes, I’ll inventory what they have, and then create a list of what they need.
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