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Emergency Funds: Emergencies Happen When You Least Expect It

Family Balance Sheet

What got us through.our emergency fund. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We reduced our spending where we could, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund. How Much Do You Need in an Emergency Fund?

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Money Matters: How to Prepare Your Finances for a Recession

Motherhood Moments

An emergency fund is vital regardless of the larger economic climate. Assess your emergency savings today and explore ways to bolster them through possible side hustles or gig work. Generally, you want to aim for an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. Prepare for the unexpected.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey discusses Online Shopping – The Risks, Benefits, and How to Stay Safe. What do you think?

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Better to refinance and sink those funds into the treasury market! There were 50 submissions this week.

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Investment Methods

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). Although we tried diligently to follow this at one point in our lives, we found it a bit too time consuming to really follow it long term. I personally know of a 43 year old guy has done all of the above.

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