Comments on: How to Build a $1,000 Emergency Fund in 90 Days

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 19:34:51 +0000

In reply to Ruth.

“Turning a crisis into an inconvenience.” I like that.

Great work on building your emergency fund!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:27:29 +0000

We’re on baby step 3 of Dave Ramsey’s plan, so we’re working on finishing our 3-6 months of expenses in the bank. We are aiming for $10,000.00 and are almost there. We are so thankful that we made this a priority. On the same day that my husband got laid off from his job, one of our tires also needed to be replaced. Since the emergency fund was there, I simply went and paid for the tire and didn’t have that stress stacked on top of the unemployment stress.

Having an emergency fund means turning a crisis into an inconvenience! It has made such a difference for us. The biggest thing that we’ve done to turn our finances is to follow a written budget every month. My favorite way to do that is EveryDollar. It has really been a huge blessing to us! I highly recommend it!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 20:58:01 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. You have to be patient with it. As it gets to know you, you get more tests that you qualify for. I have been doing them for 3 years now and it is a huge help! I completely funded spending money for our Disney world trip earning $1800 in 6 weeks. That was extraordinary. I had it open all the time and checked it constantly. My family knew i was saving money for Disney and understood that temporarily I would accept every opportunity that came through. I always do a bunch around Christmas too to help with our travel expenses.

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:32:13 +0000

In reply to Ariana. You're welcome, Ariana!

By: Ariana

Ariana — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:55:13 +0000

What a wonderful post! Too often I read posts that are so vague they aren’t any help. I love the way you’ve actually broken it down here. Real information that is very helpful. Thank you.

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:44:08 +0000

In reply to Amber. It truly is, Amber. Although I have to admit, any time I have to spend some of it on an actual emergency....I still get a little anxious to see the balance go down. :)

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:11:39 +0000

Always handy to have some money on hand that you simply don’t touch outside of emergencies. Love the post – particularly the fact that you took the time to provide links to sites that worked for you. Thanks!

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:57:08 +0000

In reply to Catrina Murray. Congratulations, Catrina! With a few months until the big day you should be able to see lots of extra cash! :)

By: Catrina Murray

Catrina Murray — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:38:45 +0000

I’m getting married in November 2016 and I was looking for ways to make extra money for our wedding. I do save money but never really thought about doing something like this. Thanks for the idea I accept the challenge.

By: Gerald

Gerald — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 03:31:30 +0000

I have many challenges 52 week, I have quit drinking and that money goes into a saving account weekly. I also trying to sell stuff that I have but no luck yet. I’m sure I will sell soon.