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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 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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It’s Not Too Late to Save for the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’ve not yet set aside any money for holiday shopping, know that there are things you can do now to reduce holiday expenses and round up the extra money. Estimating and Reducing Holiday Spending. The first step is to estimate how much you’ll need this holiday season. Estimate how much you’ll need.

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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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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Automate Your Contributions This is something I have decided to do with my kids: as soon as anyone turns 18, I’m going to give them $500 as a start-up investment in their Roth IRA. Pay Attention to Interest Rates Did you know that 82% of all Americans have a credit card, and 61% of them have credit card debt?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. In this case, they helped a school fund interactive learning activities.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. The holiday season is fast approaching!

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