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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 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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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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5 – Brown bag your lunch. 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.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent).

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The Final Day of 31 Days to Find $1000 ~ How Did You Do?

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Day 4: Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job. Day 16: Shop Thrift or Consignment Stores. Day 18: I had a yard sale and didn’t have much time to get online. Day 23: Brown-Bag Your Lunch & SAVE! I would LOVE to hear about your success in October, so please let us know in the comments. Day 13: Update #2.

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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. ” Brian’s family packed their lunches, cooked meals at home, and shopped with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. Stacy also advised to pack your lunch. He also sold rights to software that he developed.

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