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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project. I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. I also smiled when I saw you painting high up in the foyer. I work out 4-5 days a week. Being consistent.

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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. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma.