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Ways to Beat Lifestyle Inflation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is what I think would work for me to beat lifestyle inflation: Pretend You’re Not Making More I’ve considered filling out a form with payroll at my work to transfer the difference between what I used to make and live on, and what I now make, into my savings account. Likely, there was a reason.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. 2 – Decide where to put the money. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. But you know what sucks more? 16 – Sell the big stuff online.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 2 – Decide where to put the money. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. Here are my 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.