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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

If you find yourself hitting the drive-thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

You’ll be surprised how much you accumulate and don’t forget to deposit the money in your emergency fund. Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Challenge yourself to give a thoughtful gift without spending a lot of money. And put the money in your emergency fund.