tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post6180459945329313504..comments2024-03-28T00:13:55.918-07:00Comments on A Frugal Family's Journey: Preface: Part 4 - Savings & Emergency FundsA Frugal Family's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-30126930437497474092014-05-08T21:30:27.358-07:002014-05-08T21:30:27.358-07:00I can definitely see how having rentals can genera...I can definitely see how having rentals can generate unpredictable expenses. But it's hard shy away from them when you are generating a nice positive cash flow. We definitely want to add rentals to our income stream one day. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for tip. I've made the change as recommended. :)A Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-16493814910379047182014-04-22T18:22:35.093-07:002014-04-22T18:22:35.093-07:00Great! Much easier to comment now :)Great! Much easier to comment now :)FI Fighterhttp://www.fifighter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-57322243990277840222014-04-21T18:47:31.348-07:002014-04-21T18:47:31.348-07:00I think my own target would be about $40,000 to fe...I think my own target would be about $40,000 to feel secure, but you just have to go with what gives you peace of mind. For my own situation, I don't have kids, but do have rental properties, which like kids can be a variable expense. ;)<br /><br />Great blog! BTW, you might want to enable 'Name/URL' commenting within blogger to allow for easier commenting from wordpress folks.<br /><br />see below:<br /><br />http://kidbloggernetwork.com/blogging-basics-blogger-commenting-system/<br /><br />cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-82405544226212656662014-04-19T22:07:41.536-07:002014-04-19T22:07:41.536-07:00S.B. - Yes, everyone's situation is different ...S.B. - Yes, everyone's situation is different as well as their internal risk meter. There are way to many factors to consider for someone to set a hard fast rule to an emergency fund. I think the only thing everyone can agree on is that you should have one. :)<br /><br />BTW...Thanks for stopping by and the continued support.A Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-62090095381669866932014-04-19T11:54:11.577-07:002014-04-19T11:54:11.577-07:00Regarding the size of an emergency fund, there'...Regarding the size of an emergency fund, there's no single number that's going to be right for every person. Depends on where you live, what field you're in, how many dependents you have, and a lot of other things. The main thing is just to take it seriously. Adverse events do happen.S. B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07569215803905590898noreply@blogger.com