Emergency Preparedness

One of the most important aspects of good money management is to anticipate expenses—especially those are that are remote, but potential nonetheless. Posts in this category such as The Five Legal Documents Every Adult Needs and Long Shelf-Life Food to Stockpile for an Emergency empower readers to be prepared for emergencies, without breaking the bank.

Important Papers Every Family Should Keep to Be Safe Not Sorry

Not sure which important papers you need to keep? This exhaustive guide (plus the true story you may find difficult

Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-know subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We

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There are at least five important legal documents every responsible adult needs to have. This is not difficult nor particularly

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Life is uncertain. Regardless, every home needs a stockpile of food. It's part of any sensible emergency preparedness plan. You

Several months ago, we had a serious home security wake-up call with the news of a home invasion in our

The idea of emergency preparedness is good, but having an idea is not good enough. Where to start? That's where

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