Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Dave Ramsey has a plan and it has worked for millions of people. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. But $1000 was not nearly enough money to cover sudden emergencies in both our home and business. He calls it his 7 Baby Steps.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. I remembered that I have a french press (still in the box) sitting in my cupboard. Emergency Savings = Last Resort. We have an emergency fund, but after this crisis, we will likely need to replenish it and increase the amount that we keep.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Take on extra work. Are there any jobs you can work on the side like babysitting or freelance work from home? Can you work extra hours at your job? If you’re hard pressed to find extra work, you could always donate some plasma for a month to make extra money that way. Generate free cash.

Holiday 169

Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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Calculators 52

Calculators Saving Bank Banking 52