The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. When a company doesn’t want the item back, they simply refund the money and I am able to make the necessary repairs myself, saving money and landfill space.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 26, 2021
In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. A few years ago, our van needed four new tires to pass inspection.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 16, 2014
Let’s just flash back to six years ago to the burst of the housing bubble, massive unemployment, and the tumble of the stock market to crush this assumption. They can come in the form of a health scare a home repair or otherwise. Assuming you’ll keep your job forever, particularly in this day and age is naïve.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 29, 2014
Instead of repairing a storm damaged garage roof (with money given to her for that purpose), she asked life for a trip to London and got it. Tips for Surviving Unemployment Live The Life You Imagine The 5 Dimensions to a Meaningful Life. He ended up getting a full ride scholarship! Are you asking life for a penny? Get Healthy'
Saving Cents With Sense
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
percent unemployment rate among 18-29 year olds , being financially savvy is a skill that gets you much farther than those humanity electives you took in college. Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas. Car Buying.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. A few years ago, our van needed four new tires to pass inspection. The total cost of the replacements was $1000. Have you had weeks like that? How would you pay for those expenses?
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 13, 2014
The total cost for the new tires and the dryer repair was $900. Surely unemployment, reduced income or a business downturn is considered an emergency, but so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. Please refer back to the original post for a complete list of daily assignments. What is an Emergency Fund.
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