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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. 3 Action Steps to Set Up Your Emergency Fund. It is NOT a spending account.

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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. 3 Action Steps to Set Up your Emergency Fund. It is NOT a spending account.

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

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Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times. You are one emergency short of losing track of your finances. What gives?

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

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Also see: The Best Personal Financial Books for Young Families Get a Financial Advisor A financial advisor will help you do three things: Get a hold of your expenditures Structure your savings Maximize your investments These are all steps that, if practiced consistently, will help you grow your personal wealth in the long run.

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For Better Savings: Use Sub Accounts to Differentiate Your Goals

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Chances are that you are saving for different purposes. You might be saving up for a vacation, while at the same time building up your emergency fund and creating a fund for car maintenance and repairs. These accounts are generally no such thing, and you run the risk of losing, in real terms, to inflation.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Our 2019 Financial Goal. Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December. We can now move on to other financial goals. Start Additional Savings Accounts.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

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We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal.