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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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1st Update in June 2014. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here. 2016 & 2017 Update.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. Philip Taylor from PT Money Personal Finance presents The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards–June 2011. Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need. To get started, gather the following: pencil. lined paper. calculator.

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