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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Dinner time is stressful. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 15 – Find a part-time job. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Dinner time can be stressful for everyone. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 17 – Find a part-time job.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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Brian’s wife took on a part-time job to increase their income to throw at their debt. There are things we had to do that made us look weird: home school, skip eating out as much with family, doing my own hair & nails, getting a wardrobe from the thrift store and forgoing paper towels.

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