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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

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Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. Emergencies do happen, so it's essential to have a savings cushion to fall back on when unexpected expenses pop up. Automating your savings towards an emergency fund makes this process easier and less painful. Invest in yourself.

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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rise up during emergencies or unexpected occurrences. Take note that these guidelines would not work if you do not cooperate with one another. Plan for Financial Emergencies. Establishing emergency funds aids you in building up savings for unexpected expenses. You have to decide what works best for your family.

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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It would be hard to have the laid back life we envisioned with both of us working frantically just to pay bills (mostly made of debt.) Funny how that works. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? I am the nerd.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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That was the month I didn’t know if we had enough funds to cover our expenses. Thankfully, we have worked through those trials and the experience actually made a positive impact on our finances. We work hard and really relish our time away. I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy. The Girls’ Activities.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

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Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Sign up for Daily Deal sites , like Groupon and Living Social to save on everything from dining out and salon services to car maintenance and vacations.

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