Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? Your wants and dreams are secondary and should be saved separately.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? Your wants and dreams are secondary and should be saved for separately.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Several years ago, our other vehicle needed new tires to pass inspection and our hot water heater stopped working. An emergency fund is not a spending account. Create a separate savings account and call it your Emergency Fund.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

In 2007, we used about 6 months worth of living expenses and our savings came very close to drying up, so saving one year's worth of living expenses might be more wise for us. An emergency fund is really a necessity account. Take a deep breath, because with a well-funded emergency savings account, you're covered.

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127