article thumbnail

25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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.

article thumbnail

25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Family Balance Sheet

Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. We met with a financial planner and he gave us a specific plan to get out of debt with a specific amount of money to put toward debt each month. What are your financial goals now?

Debt Free 241
article thumbnail

Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

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. Lisa Lightner @ A Day In Our Shoes. And 2015 is no different.

2015 100
article thumbnail

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

Family Balance Sheet

emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. Eating out, buying shoes, whatever. What are your financial goals now? First, we will save our six-month emergency fund. Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? towards debt.

Debt 100
article thumbnail

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

Family Balance Sheet

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . What are your financial goals now? Right now, the main goal is to finish saving up all the money my husband needs to finish school, which should be done later this year. Tell us about you and your family.

Debt 100