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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We still have a mortgage, however I feel like we can switch gears to be less focused on paying off debt and more focused on saving money, building our net worth and retirement, setting up a plan for college for our girls, and having some fun. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. DONE – 6/1/2014. DONE 2015.

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Friday Links – Too Swamped Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also serve on a Board that is ramping up full swing after the holidays which is leaving me with little time to catch my breath. Working to build your emergency fund? Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. The house stuff, time with the hubby, other home commitments etc.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled! – A look at some of the biggest myths about college, and why they are not true! Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?”

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. Sean Smarty from Grow Money talks about How to Invest During College. Money Thinker from Money Thinking asks Is Going to College Still Worth It? Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. Start college funds for our two girls.