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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.

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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.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. The good news is that it is possible for the rest of us to be successful too. Shannon and her husband paid off $22,000 in nine months.

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Create your debt freedom plan

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Dave Ramsey has a plan and it has worked for millions of people. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. But $1000 was not nearly enough money to cover sudden emergencies in both our home and business. He calls it his 7 Baby Steps.

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

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Have Specific Financial Goals Financial planning is the key to financial success. You need to have very specific financial goals; what do you need to achieve by which date? Again, you’re not alone with this problem. Find yours and use it to make extra cash.

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My Life Plan

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When you’re in the trenches, it can be very hard to think beyond the present. A few years ago, we were struggling financially and I felt like our situation was hopeless. And while we have a lot of work ahead of us, we keep moving forward. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Shame on us for dragging our feet on this for too long.