Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund FAST! Packing a Zero-Waste School Lunch: Go Green This School Year! by Deals From MS Do. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life.

Saving Money 71

Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I’ll do my best to follow my own advice, 10 Ways to Save When Eating Out , and we will bring snacks, bag lunches, and drinks on road and errand trips to save money. 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.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund FAST! Packing a Zero-Waste School Lunch: Go Green This School Year! by Deals From MS Do. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life.

Saving Money 40

Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We started making our own bread, pancake mix, hot chocolate mix, “Swiffer” dusting clothes, lunch snacks (cookies and muffins), bread crumbs, pizza crust, etc. We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund. If you can make it from scratch rather than buying it – do it.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

Arkansas 182

Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

After that, it’s my habit to transfer a portion of my pay to a savings account that I can’t touch; whether that’s my RRSP, my emergency fund or my TFSA. How to Change Bad Habits to Maintain Healthy Ones Make Your Life Better: Break An Old Habit Or Two Stay on track with bringing your lunch to work How Healthy Do You Eat?

Making 192

Making Emergency Fund Saving Debt 192

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. But at the beginning of our journey to pay off the debt, I was listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio. But at one time, we ate out quite a bit.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

– Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal. Non-necessity/extra (can survive without, but nice to have). What a great problem to have, right?!?!

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133