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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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But the truth is, we have the money. 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. It is NOT a spending account.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

But the truth is, we have the money. 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. Dinner time is stressful.

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What Money Advice Would You Give Yourself If You Could Go Back in Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I’d do things like take out student loans even though I had a full-tuition scholarship and a sweet part-time job in the university cafeteria. Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt.

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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. first about any money that was spent. ” So I protected. ” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. First, we will save our six-month emergency fund.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? 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.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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However, it produces a small part-time income from side-bar ads and affiliate commissions. 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. Also, we both have side hustles.

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