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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair?

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How We Saved in April 2017

Family Balance Sheet

This is definitely one area you don’t want to be brand loyal, so ask your friends for recommendations and start calling around to get quotes. I’m doing less wash now, and the laundry comes out of the washer much dryer than before, so time in the dryer is less. The big hitters this month saved us about $500.

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memorial day 2016 freebies and deals – What to get this year

Coupons Do Work

Whenever there is a holiday that means sales, deals and freebies. Tons of retailers participate in Memorial Day sales by offering good deals, awesome pricing, deep discounts and exclusive coupons for several days leading up to the holiday and sometimes post holiday. Appliances: refrigerators, washers, & dryers, stoves/ranges.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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. He took the truck to our mechanic because a light came on on the dashboard. But the truth is, we have the money. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Well, guess what; you can. One of the most overlooked ways to go green is to just start by consuming less.

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

Shereen Travels Cheap

Normally, I break my list down into three categories - budget, moderate, and splurge - but this year everything is under $120, and most are much less than that, so you can get more for your buck and be even more popular to that traveler on your list. Buy this for the college kid off to see the world alone. Everyone needs one for their travel bag.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project.

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