For the Mommas

JANUARY 3, 2011

As a part of my Back to Basics series , I am writing a post on how to start an emergency fund. Amy’s emergency fund saved her — when her heater went out on New Years Eve. Without an emergency fund, this could have been an major financial blow. Don't miss the newest deals.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Get creative.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

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. It’s an actual need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund. Is the conventional advice of keeping a 3 to 6 month emergency fund still valid? Have you ever derailed your goals?

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

I encouraged you to build an emergency fund or pay down debt with your savings. But remember, little goals are a great start. Even if you are trying to save $5 per week, that’s a great start towards establishing financial goals. Tiny bits can be a great motivator. We are currently building a new house.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

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. 5 Ways Busy Moms Can Get Motivated to Work Out | Diane Nassy @ philZENdia.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

What are your financial goals now? We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund. The other thing we did to keep us motivated and stop us from feeling paralyzed by the amount we were facing was to keep a visual chart. We’re hoping to have that completed by the end of this year.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

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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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Build up our Emergency Funds to 3-6 months of expenses. Start college funds for both girls. What are your financial goals for 2017 and beyond? Let us know in the comments and if you don’t know or haven’t thought about it yet, spend some time THIS week developing your goals.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Have pictures of your Why around in your daily life to help keep you motivated. Tracking your progress and making it visual do so much to motivate you to find more ways to cut expenses/earn more to get that debt paid off as quickly as possible, especially when it takes a long time and you get discouraged. Track your progress.

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AUGUST 11, 2014

What are your financial goals now? I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects. Just like any other life changing goal, you have to want the long term result to make the short term sacrifices. Find ways to motivate yourself and hold yourself accountable.

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