Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2014

But I’ve learned to accept that reality as a natural part of my job cycle. I keep expenses low by living below my means and when windfalls of cash come in from bigger contracts, the money goes into replenishing savings and retirement funding. I also have the protection of my “hustles”. Do You Have an Income Problem?

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Money Unemployment Emergency Fund Couch 219

For the Mommas

JANUARY 3, 2011

It becomes an ugly cycle. As a part of my Back to Basics series , I am writing a post on how to start an emergency fund. Amy’s emergency fund saved her — when her heater went out on New Years Eve. Without an emergency fund, this could have been an major financial blow.

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Emergency Fund Amy's Financial Goals Heaters 49

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Even as inflation comes down and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle looks like it’s about to end , the economy still faces the risk of a recession. It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. When inflation rises, the bond’s interest rate is adjusted upward.

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April Lowes CD Bank 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2013

Your job is secure, your emergency fund is in place and you are diligently saving for retirement. Full cycle. Now we have been full cycle with xyz stock up and down the roller coaster, using different types of stock market orders to get where we needed to be with this stock. I need cash fast.”

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Fair-Trade At&T Emergency Fund Cycle 188