Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2013

Personal financiers will frequently advise that you have an emergency fund of 3-6 months of expenses in your bank account at all times. I remember a few months ago when I hit my $10,000 emergency fund target. Once you’ve reached that goal and have a nice, healthy emergency fund in your bank, what do you do next?

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JULY 10, 2023

I accessorized with some clearance finds from Target and Sam’s and we are really happy with our new sunroom. I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account. I redeemed a $100 Target gift card from my Discover card’s Cashback bonus program.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Once you’ve figured out how much you need total, find a way to break it down and include a monthly savings target in the budget. Let’s say your big goal is to save up enough money to move to the big city and pursue your dream career. You can do this with any goal, no matter how crazy big or far off it is.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Overall, there is no one answer for how much you should have in savings , but an ideal target for an emergency fund is enough to cover three to six months’ worth of basic expenses. How much should I save each month? Focus on any amount that you can save consistently.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. krantcents: How Will You Measure Your Life?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

achieve financial targets. rise up during emergencies or unexpected occurrences. Plan for Financial Emergencies. Establishing emergency funds aids you in building up savings for unexpected expenses. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you….

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. The angry mob is targeting the wrong street. Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work?

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