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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. I have been using it ever since. Emergency Savings = Last Resort. Cash is King.

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My Life Plan

Family Balance Sheet

When you’re in the trenches, it can be very hard to think beyond the present. At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. Contribute to our retirement funds.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund.

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

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One thing that is really important to us is serving. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. 2 – Used a cash budget. My husband.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Tell us a little about yourself Greetings from the NW corner of Arkansas, where I was born (around 40+ years ago) and raised. We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat.

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