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How to Build your Emergency Fund

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Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. I’m a big fan of online accounts, like Capital One 360 , that you will connect to your local bank. Instead, it is for life’s emergencies and unexpected expenses.

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Fight Hunger with Walmart

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Hunger is a real feeling for many Americans and unemployment plays a huge role in hunger…so how can we help them? Between April 9th and April 30th Walmart will be hosting a Facebook campaign where fans can rally support for communities in need of hunger relief. Here’s where Walmart comes in. This is so high and sad.

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Emergency Funds: Emergencies Happen When You Least Expect It

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Surely unemployment, reduced income or a business downturn is considered an emergency, but so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. 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.

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

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It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. We have an occasional squabble here and there, but I'll be very honest and upfront with you, we do not argue about money. Thanks for reading.

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If You Are Able, Adopt-a-Family or Senior This Holiday Season

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become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. That first year, the family was a single mother whose infant son was born just a few days before our daughter. As new mothers, we bonded immediately and she was so appreciative of the food and gifts. She was going to have a full, warm meal for the holidays. Thanks for reading.

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