Where to get Money...NOW...
I received my monthly USAA member magazine, and this article stood out. The author, Lisa Holton, suggested several ways to find money now. I'll list the high points, and of course she explained in detail under each suggestions - so if you'd like me to send you a copy of the full article, just email me at Cindy@HomesBuddy.com and ask for the USAA Get Money article. I'll send it to you via email right away.
Her suggestions were (in parenthesis are my comments...)
Cut your budget (or at least MAKE a budget, it's a start!)
Call on your emergency fund (hopefully you have one!)
Add hours at your present job (if they are available)
Get a second Job (that is if you have a first job of course...)
Downgrade your current car, or sell one of your cars
Suspend your college contributions (this was interesting, as she noted your kids can get a loan for college, but you can't get a loan for retirement....)
Conserve any severance payment and spend wisely (and as slowly as possible)
Sell some stuff (yard sales, penny-saver type ads, and of course there is always eBay!)
The article also goes on to list several traps to avoid, and I found it pretty interesting. Let me know if you'd like me to send it.
All my best!
Cindy