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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. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 3 Action Steps to Set Up Your Emergency Fund. It is NOT a spending account.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

Building a portfolio that has at least some less-risky assets can be useful in helping you ride out volatility in the market. The trade-off, of course, is that in lowering risk exposure, investors are likely to earn lower returns over the long run. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year!

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How to Place A Stock Order

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your job is secure, your emergency fund is in place and you are diligently saving for retirement. For years, as a novice, I used Merrill Lynch and while my broker did a great deal to educate me about stocks and bonds, he never mentioned that I could set the price at which I wanted to buy or sell my stock! You want that stock!