Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 10, 2014

Even though many of us grumble about paying insurance premiums, the reality is that insurance is necessary for many of us. Insurance is designed to help us cover the costs associated with replacing expensive assets. Whether or not you need insurance depends on your particular situation. What Do You Own? Covering Yourself.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Create an Emergency Fund Let’s talk personal finances— $8,883 —that’s how much American households have in terms of emergency funds on average. The ideal scenario is that your emergency fund should look to cover at least six months of all your monthly household expenses should you suddenly lose your income.

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Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Saving In Akron

MARCH 9, 2011

This all goes back to having an emergency fund and paying yourself first. My husband spent 8 months of those two years unemployed and looking for a job because we could no longer afford our health insurance. My family would not have survived without that emergency fund. Anyone can do this.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. Health Sharing Ministry. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance. We drive older cars.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Read our Health Insurance Story: .

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects. If I can make it as a single mom who was laid off, dumped, told my daughter might need surgery as I was losing health insurance and my dog had cancer, I promise God will provide you the strength and focus to get through it too.

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