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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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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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 your emergency fund. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.

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Create an Emergency Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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Both instances could have brought us down and we could have reached for a credit card, but thankfully, my husband and I are pretty adamant about having an emergency fund and I want you to become adamant about having one too. There were months when our sales were HALF of what we would normally bring in. What is an Emergency Fund.

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Emergency Funds: Emergencies Happen When You Least Expect It

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There were months when our sales were HALF of what we would normally bring in. What got us through.our emergency fund. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. How Much Do You Need in an Emergency Fund? It was a scary time for us.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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We found a really cute set for a great sale price at Big Lots…of all places–I had no idea they sold furniture. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust.

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

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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. Saving money is essential.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

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Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. 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.

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