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Emergency Funds: Emergencies Happen When You Least Expect It

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What got us through.our emergency fund. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We reduced our spending where we could, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund. Do you have an emergency fund?

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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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What inspired you to get debt free? That inspired me to be intentional with my finances and to follow Dave’s six steps. When my wife and I got married, we both made the decision that our first financial priority would be becoming debt free. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Ken from Spruce Up Your Finances asks Need A Down Payment For Your House? What do you think?

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I also wanted to pay off the student loans he had, and see him graduate without occurring any more debt. I initiated paying off the debt.

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