Debt Emergency Fund Wellness Win 
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
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.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. Cash is King.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2013
Lack of An Emergency Fund . One of the most common disastrous finance mistakes is not having any sort of financial back-up for emergencies. Experts recommend an emergency fund of at least six month’s salary as essential, especially if you are struggling to make ends meet. Making weekly payments will save interest.
Saving With Shellie
JULY 22, 2011
I encouraged you to build an emergency fund or pay down debt with your savings. Many of my fellow Deal Pros are determined to save as well. Deidre at Cuckoo for Coupon Deals is pledging to be Debt Free in Three Years. As the old adage goes, slow and steady wins the race! Tiny bits can be a great motivator.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2012
Start an Emergency Fund One of the biggest things you can do to help avoid disasters is to create an emergency fund. This is a reserve of money for emergencies; leave it alone and don’t go dipping into it for general spending. Spiraling debt is the biggest single cause of financial distress out there.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. What’s your best frugal win? Don’t even talk to me about retirement!
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