Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2013

If you don’t have an emergency fund in order to make at least the approximate payment of your anticipated mortgage and expenses, you are not ready to make the leap into home ownership. A general rule of thumb is that your property needs to appreciate at least 10% in order to avoid losing money in a sale.

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Home Emergency Fund Buy Buying 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Buying Items On Sale We all love a bargain, but buying something we don’t need just because it’s cheap, isn’t a bargain. Not Having an Emergency Fund It is dangerous to spend every cent you earn and not to have buffer against illness, injury, job loss or hard economic times. Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 11, 2014

Today I am proud to say that we have completed our second step : Increase business emergency savings to a specific number. Being self-employed, we need to have a cushion for business expenses in the event that something happens, such as a tough sales month or our furnace/AC breaks.

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Debt Emergency Fund Financial Goals Motivation 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

We found a really cute set for a great sale price at Big Lots…of all places–I had no idea they sold furniture. I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account. In total, we have made $250 in interest since April.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Those gorgeous pair of skinny jeans that are on sale? Yes, but before you run out to buy them because they are on sale, ask yourself this “How many other pairs of jeans are in my closet?” Shop Sales. Cut coupons, go grocery shopping when your items are on sale, and you will save money. Nope, not a necessity either.

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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. If there is a non-perishable item on sale, pick it up if you use it often even if don’t need it right away. We know that times are tough. I mean, really tough.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2013

An emergency fund? Or if market conditions or the need for a fast sale forced you to sell for less than you owe on your mortgage? Do you have other sources of income ? Our home payment is less than 1/5 of our monthly income. This means that losing some of our income wouldn’t devastate our ability to make payments.

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Buy Buying Debt Emergency Fund 217

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Specifically, weigh buying in cash — and possibly eating into or wiping out your emergency fund — versus making affordable payments over time. With research, you can learn what to expect in state sales taxes and title and vehicle registration fees.

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Cars Car Insurance Calculators 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

You can cross-reference your food storage list to sales flyers and coupons if you are really looking to save. Just as you can build a solid emergency fund by starting small, it’s possible to build up your home food storage a little at a time. Each week, buy something on your food storage list.

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Storage Building Home Bank 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

For example, if you are expecting your sales volume to escalate, even if it is really possible, exclude it in preparing your budget. If you stop smoking, you can use that money to fund your emergency fund. If you assume, it’s like counting the chicks from the eggs of your hen before they hatch. What is 10-1?

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Hobby 235

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. what is on sale and plan meals based on those ingredients. 2 – Shop for meats that are on sale. 2 – I also will continue meal planning and buying sales for groceries.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They took it one step at a time though, first by building up emergency funds as quickly as possible, then by paying off the credit cards and committing to no new debt. A good friend makes cupcakes and candy, and another friend is building a profitable direct sales jewelry business. Save for emergencies.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

I pick up a lot of them at garage sales for 25 cents to a $1. I’m always on the look out for investment books I haven’t yet read. One I obtained in that manner is “The Sound Mind Investing Handbook” by Austin Pryor. My copy has a copyright date of 2008. I personally know of a 43 year old guy has done all of the above.

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401K Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

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. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Record all your expenses for one month.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

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. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Record all your expenses for one month.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund FAST! 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. 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. by Military Wives Saving.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund FAST! 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. 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. by Military Wives Saving.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

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. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Record all your expenses for one month.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

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. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 183

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. Make sure to have an emergency fund so you’re not put back into debt when something comes up. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. I rarely use coupons.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I knew that if I was laid off, I would most likely take at least a 1/3 of a cut in pay, no matter what industry I chose, more if I left pharmaceutical sales. I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects. We wanted to enter into marriage debt free.

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