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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame. I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account. Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family.

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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have limited storage space, at least put together a 72-hour kit for each member of your family. Your physical emergency preparedness can also help during times of financial hardship. For example, if my family were to experience a sudden drop in income, we have enough home food storage to help us along for a few months.