2China2009
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Aug 26, 2007
So many unsettled things going on in our world. It really makes me think of how grateful I am. With the uncertain government shut down the whole thing has really made me think twice. I for one will be honest to say that I live paycheck to paycheck. This is my reality, but does not define who I am or how hard I work to provide on my single income raising 2 wonderful kids. My mom taught me over my lifetime to be prepared for any situation. So these are things I have done in case of illness or any emergency.
1. I currently have 3months of living expenses, but I am working on a goal of 6months.
2. I cook at home and we rarely eat out
3. I have 1 CC with less than $2,000 on it that will be paid off by April otherwise I am debt free
4. I have about 5yrs left on my mortgage and will be paid off when I am 52.
5. I live frugally in order to save for a vacation and some fun things to do with the kids.
6. My car is paid off
If I were to loose my job I would have 3months of living expenses. I also have family that would be able to help me out if needed.
It is so important to put every little amount away. Even for those who are more fortunate to have much more one does never know when something can happen.
1. I currently have 3months of living expenses, but I am working on a goal of 6months.
2. I cook at home and we rarely eat out
3. I have 1 CC with less than $2,000 on it that will be paid off by April otherwise I am debt free
4. I have about 5yrs left on my mortgage and will be paid off when I am 52.
5. I live frugally in order to save for a vacation and some fun things to do with the kids.
6. My car is paid off
If I were to loose my job I would have 3months of living expenses. I also have family that would be able to help me out if needed.
It is so important to put every little amount away. Even for those who are more fortunate to have much more one does never know when something can happen.