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8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, if we buy ice cream in a tub, I save the tub to freeze homemade stock at a later date. If you have clothes and furniture that you no longer have use for, donate them to charities or sell them at consignment shops. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt. Go rechargeable. They will be extremely grateful. Go thrifty.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 1 – Determine how much you need.