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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. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.

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My Life Plan

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As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Increase our emergency fund to 6 months of expenses.

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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Set Financial Goals. Think of this: Whether you are an employee or businessman, you have to set goals to be successful. Think of this: Whether you are an employee or businessman, you have to set goals to be successful. Without careful planning and setting these goals, your bottom line suffers. Get Out of Debt.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. 12 Scriptures for Goals and Guidance | Julie @ Loving Christ Ministries. How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less | Jackie Beck @ The Debt Myth. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities. And 2015 is no different.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. Use all the food you have, and freeze it if you know you won’t use it up before it expires. What are your financial goals now? First, we will save our six-month emergency fund. Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? towards debt.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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Shop with a list, and not just for food. What are your financial goals now? We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund. Meal plan and cook from scratch – I’ll do a weekly meal plan and then only go to the grocery store once.

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

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A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. What a great problem to have, right?!?!

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