Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%. Use a savings account to pay down debts. A few dollars here and there seems harmless.

Debt 157

Debt Recession Unemployment Budget 157

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Life suddenly changed for most of us in March 2020 and this past year of the pandemic has reinforced how important an emergency fund is. If you’re able, maybe use some of your stimulous money to put towards building an emergency fund. It was a very scary time for us. An emergency fund is NOT a spending account.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

It was a scary time for us. What got us through.our emergency fund. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. An emergency fund is really a necessity account. It was a life saver, a sanity saver and a marriage saver.

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

We had a toddler and a baby on the way and our business was heading south–it was a scary time for us. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. When an emergency happens, you use your emergency fund, instead of your credit card.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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Money 52

Money Making Real Estate Rent 52