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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 are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Ask yourself, “is this a need or a want?”

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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 are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Ask yourself, “Is this a need or a want?

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You can save thousands a year with a smaller house and smaller mortgage. Again, you can save thousands with a smaller car that is less expensive and more fuel efficient. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Get a smaller car.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. Family hand me downs and heirloom furniture can also save you money. I got mine for around $7 a yard.

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