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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Dinner time can be stressful for everyone. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Dinner time is stressful. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense.