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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

When my daddy passed last January, I inherited all the heavy farm labor responsibilities- I never knew I could have impressive muscles😊 It feels like I’ve been going to a homesteading college this year, it’s a love/hate relationship. I usually take laundry pods & wash clothes wherever for less luggage/cost.

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Friday Links – Too Swamped Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Working to build your emergency fund? Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. PET Archives: How to make your own clothes. What You Need to Know About Student Loans As education becomes more and more expensive, many students must take out student loans to pay for college.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. This includes Christmas savings, extra mortgage payment, clothing, hobbies, anything frivolous, and sadly, contributions to charities and our retirement will also be paused. I connected with some college friends via Zoom for a happy hour. Cash is King.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. It’s an actual need.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

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.

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