http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/ Tips for living frugal while still having a life Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:33:01 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-6017 Making Financial Preparations Ahead of Surgery | Frugal Dad Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:52 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-6017 [...] all debt repayment above and beyond my minimum payments.  With the extra money I added to my emergency fund, as sort of a first line of defense in case of unexpected medical costs, or a lengthier hospital [...] [...] all debt repayment above and beyond my minimum payments.  With the extra money I added to my emergency fund, as sort of a first line of defense in case of unexpected medical costs, or a lengthier hospital [...]

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-3821 I’m Saving Up To Pay Cash To Buy A Car | My Super-Charged Life Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:02:47 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-3821 [...] for the mortgage back around February of this year.  Since then we have been pouring money into our emergency fund.  We are now satisfied that we have the equivalent of three to six months of living expenses [...] [...] for the mortgage back around February of this year.  Since then we have been pouring money into our emergency fund.  We are now satisfied that we have the equivalent of three to six months of living expenses [...]

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-3822 I’m Saving Up To Pay Cash To Buy A Car | My Super-Charged Life Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:02:47 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-3822 [...] for the mortgage back around February of this year.  Since then we have been pouring money into our emergency fund.  We are now satisfied that we have the equivalent of three to six months of living expenses [...] [...] for the mortgage back around February of this year.  Since then we have been pouring money into our emergency fund.  We are now satisfied that we have the equivalent of three to six months of living expenses [...]

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-3366 A Letter from Twenty Years into the Future | Frugal Dad Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:01:40 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-3366 [...] progress along the way, and hit a few bumps in the road on your journey (thank goodness for that emergency fund, huh?). Back in 2008 you identified a few areas of your life you would like to change, so [...] [...] progress along the way, and hit a few bumps in the road on your journey (thank goodness for that emergency fund, huh?). Back in 2008 you identified a few areas of your life you would like to change, so [...]

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-1918 Weekly Roundup: Economic Stimulus - Early Payments Edition | Frugal Dad Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:58:19 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-1918 [...] Build an Emergency Fund [...] [...] Build an Emergency Fund [...]

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-1653 Forget Lattes - The Cheeseburger Factor is Biggest Threat to Wealth | Frugal Dad Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:38:46 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-1653 [...] a 529 plan for your kids, take a couple courses at a local college to further your career, start an emergency fund, or take a paid-for vacation. All for the price of a $6 cheeseburger, french fries and soda. Next [...] [...] a 529 plan for your kids, take a couple courses at a local college to further your career, start an emergency fund, or take a paid-for vacation. All for the price of a $6 cheeseburger, french fries and soda. Next [...]

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-924 Frugal Family Activities for a Spring Break Vacation at Home | Frugal Dad Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:47:11 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-924 [...] distance between you and the distractions of home. However, if you are trying to get out of debt or build an emergency fund, taking a trip requires associated travel expenses, hotel stays, and expensive meals at [...] [...] distance between you and the distractions of home. However, if you are trying to get out of debt or build an emergency fund, taking a trip requires associated travel expenses, hotel stays, and expensive meals at [...]

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-472 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale | Frugal Dad Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:27:20 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-472 [...] to get rid of theirs.  Yard sales are also a great way to generate some quick cash to get that emergency fund in place, or to contribute to your debt snowball.  Here are a few yard sale tips our family has [...] [...] to get rid of theirs.  Yard sales are also a great way to generate some quick cash to get that emergency fund in place, or to contribute to your debt snowball.  Here are a few yard sale tips our family has [...]

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-356 hank Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:01:15 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-356 No kidding - the Efund is a huge piece of the financial puzzle that more people need to realize. I know when you're sitting between broke and REALLY broke that it is tough to stuff away 5 or 10 bucks, but it really does add up over time as long as you don't have to USE the Efund... No kidding – the Efund is a huge piece of the financial puzzle that more people need to realize. I know when you’re sitting between broke and REALLY broke that it is tough to stuff away 5 or 10 bucks, but it really does add up over time as long as you don’t have to USE the Efund…

]]> http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/comment-page-1/#comment-290 Reluctance to Use Emergency Funds Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:01:49 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/22/the-7-day-turnaround-day-2-build-an-emergency-fund-quickly/#comment-290 [...] first step in any good financial plan is to establish an emergency fund to handle life’s emergencies and break the cycle of turning to debt. However, some people [...] [...] first step in any good financial plan is to establish an emergency fund to handle life’s emergencies and break the cycle of turning to debt. However, some people [...]

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