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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

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When Your Loan Terms Include Prepayment Penalties Before you decide to pay off the loan early, you should review your loan contract with a fine tooth comb. Advantages of Saving Despite Debts Building an Emergency Fund Building an emergency savings fund is the top reason to make saving a priority over paying down debt.

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Savings Calculator – NerdWallet

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2012 Financial Goals

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The kids were in the back seat watching a movie and we were in the front seat reviewing 2011 and strategizing for the upcoming year. We are still working through some numbers and there might be some adjustments in the timelines we have given ourselves, but these are our financial priorities for 2012. Review our Retirement.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. Sustainable Life Blog: September Monthly Review His review of finances in September. Do you review your finances monthly?

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Make Life Better For Yourself: Reduce Your Stress

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will probably find other things that are causing you stress and it is important to review all aspects of your life to find where these stressors are lurking. When you review your list, note the things that you think there is no solution to. If people ring at other times, set aside a time in the afternoon for returning those calls.

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You CAN Choose Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us, however, have to really work at it to become financially independent. Should you spend the money on that new flat screen and sound bar, or save it for the emergency fund? Some, to be sure, get lucky and win a lottery, or are born into a wealthy family. We have to choose wealth. What keeps you from choosing wealth?