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

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works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. 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. 3 – Make time for fun! First, we will save our six-month emergency fund.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

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We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. We have several food intolerances/needs so cooking is just mostly easier/cheaper. Do I know where it went?

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