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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

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Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Eating out harms you in two ways. Find out any similar places or situations where you can make cuts. Why not go on a picnic instead of eating out?

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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We have some home projects that we need to do and we have already set aside the funds. We will cut back, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat out at all this year. We do budget for dining out and this year, we will need to be more diligent about staying within that budget. Restaurants.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . I would never tell someone to cancel the gym membership if they use it, and if you do use a gym membership, find out how my husband got a FREE family gym membership. But if you have a membership, but don’t use it, CANCEL.

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