Saving money is an important aspect of personal finance, and building an emergency fund is an essential part of that. An emergency fund can help provide you with financial security and peace of mind in the event of an unexpected expense or emergency. But building an emergency fund can be challenging. It requires discipline, dedication, […]
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Author: The Emergency Fund Queen
Life Can Be Unpredictab...
Are you prepared for unexpected expenses? Whether it’s a sudden car repair, a medical emergency, or a job loss, unexpected expenses can arise at any time and disrupt your financial stability. That’s why building an emergency fund is crucial for anyone who wants to achieve financial security. In this blog post, I, the Emergency Fund […]
12 Reasons Women Over 5...
As a woman over 50, it’s important to prepare for the unexpected by having an emergency fund. This will provide you with peace of mind and financial security, as you navigate the unique challenges that may arise in your personal and financial life. Unexpected expenses, changes in personal circumstances, and challenges related to aging, health, […]
Switch to Save Hundreds...
I must admit this is the one that took me the longest to do and once I did it – I have indeed saved hundreds. I came up with a hundred and one excuses. I used past bad experiences. I used lack of time. I used the uncertainty of my living circumstances at the time. […]
Turn Unused and Unwante...
Now I want you to be honest. Do you have any clothes in your wardrobe that you don’t wear? Any clothes that you don’t wear because they don’t fit you or you just don’t like? Ok, have you received any gifts that you didn’t like but you’ve kept just because you felt bad about getting […]
Stop Wasting Money on S...
A quick question. How often do you check your bank statement? Do you open and read every email? I ask you because if you’re not regularly checking your bank statements and emails – it could be costing you hundreds of pounds. Look I know – when money is tight one of the last things we […]
Start Getting Paid For ...
Ever been standing behind someone in the queue who is searching through a purse/wallet/bag looking for their loyalty card or gift card? Actually I’ve been one of those people. I had so many cards that I bought myself a special wallet with lots of compartments. And yes I was that person searching through my […]
Discover Hidden Treasur...
In February 2019 I took part in a challenge to build an emergency fund of £500. I was part of a Facebook group and the creator provided us with information and instructions as to what to do. I had already started to build an emergency fund and thought this was a good opportunity to accelerate […]
Why is it hard to talk ...
I want to know why it is so hard to talk about money? It starts from childhood I think. When I think back to growing up what I remember most is my parents telling us kids that money doesn’t grow on trees. We learned very early that it wasn’t worth asking for the latest gear […]