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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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I menu planned consistently to keep our grocery bills under control. Start Additional Savings Accounts. We have several things that we want to start saving for, such as a car replacement fund, some home repairs/updates, a new camper, and travel. We limited our dinners out. We cut our gym memberships.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.