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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! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. Dinner time is stressful. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. 15 – Find a part-time job. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 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.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. And vice versa!)

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I haven’t decided yet.

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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. The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. Maureen used coupons and money-saving apps, like Checkout 51 and Snap, to save money at the grocery store.

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