Comments on: Six Ways to Raise Emergency Cash

By: Elias

Elias — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:43:14 +0000

Great article….I am trying to finish setting up my emergency fund with a CD Ladder and this list will help me establish the last rung on the investment…From there, onto my stock investment portfolio.

By: Jason Anderson

Jason Anderson — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:52:06 +0000

Ironically enough I’m planning on doing quite a bit of selling off of unused items over the next two months – primarily to raise some cash to pay down debts and start building the emergency fund.

By: Beef Up Your Piggy

Beef Up Your Piggy — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:42:57 +0000

Love this article. I just did a post on my blog about Emergency Funds and enjoyed your tips. I love your blog and have linked to it from mine…hope you don’t mind.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:08:40 +0000

I would only ever ask family for money in a TRUE emergency – nothing will distroy family or friends quicker then a loan. And asking for money (not loan) still has the posilibity of putting a strain on the relationship.

Personally, if it’s a feasable possiblity, I would get a part time job.

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By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:38:04 +0000

1 to churches

One of the primary missions of the church is to take care of the community. I know that my church has on more than one occasion helped someone out with a mortgage payment when times were rough due to layoff or medical bills.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:06:28 +0000

All great tips.

Thanks for the tips.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:21:37 +0000

I agree that retirement should be the choice of last resort. Also, some churches offer help when you need it. If it is an emergency you might try the local food bank or a charity to help you with things like food while you use money to pay the bills. And when you’re back on your feet, don’t forget to give back!

By: Writer's Coin

Writer's Coin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:48:56 +0000

I agree with Andy. Raiding retirement accounts should only be an option for the truly desperate. Like, about-to-lose-your-home or get-kicked-out-of-the-hospital desperate. Otherwise you’ll have the problem of how to retire years down the line. Selling stuff is a good one, but so is earning more at your current job or adding another sort of income on the side.