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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. The following list of 25 ideas is broken into two larger categories: ways to reduce your spending and ways to earn extra money. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan. Another idea would be to stop spending your $1 or $5 dollar bills and collect them. There are many gift ideas that don’t cost a dime.