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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. We put the funds towards new furniture for our sunroom to replace a 15-year-old set that was outdated and very uncomfortable. For more info, read: How We’re Saving for College with Upromise.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.

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Three Expensive Sources of Quick Cash

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What happens if you are hit with an expense that you can’t afford, and your emergency fund just isn’t up to scratch yet? Unfortunately, these sources of quick cash are among the worst possible ways to fund your emergency. Your friends and family can be one source of funds if you need help.

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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

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I have emergency supplies in the car, including blankets, food, flares, and First Aid. Whenever I travel, I also take water (the result of an unfortunate stranded-in-the-desert incident during college). You can augment with other emergency sources as well. However, I also keep emergency funds in a taxable investment account.

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2012 Financial Goals

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Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary. Start College Savings Accounts for our Girls. Currently, we have about 3 months salary saved, but we are self-employed and should have a six month security net. This might take us 2 years to achieve. The amount needed is yet to be determined.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

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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. Make Your Own Organic Brown Sugar Body Scrub. Record all your expenses for one month. Make Your Own Laundry Detergent. Homemade Baby Wipes.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

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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. Make Your Own Organic Brown Sugar Body Scrub. Record all your expenses for one month. Make Your Own Laundry Detergent. Homemade Baby Wipes.