Emergency Fund
Keeping some money in a safe and liquid account that is easily accessible can help cover unexpected expenses—such as home or car repairs, insurance deductibles, or your bills if you lose your job. It’s a good idea to keep at least three to six months’ worth of your essential expenses in an emergency fund—or more if you think your job is in jeopardy.
Trends & Buzzwords: A Modern Glossary for Your Finances
In this trend, people share online their journey to becoming debt-free, whether through working a second job or spending less and saving more, with the ultimate goal of being part of the “FIRE” movement. Participants in the FIRE movement, or the “Financial Independence, Retire Early” strategy often try to account for every penny of earned income.
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You may have just heard that the economy is getting back on course and that inflation is going down. Does that mean you don’t need to save now? No! Saving isn’t something you do only on special occasions — it should be a regular habit that helps you achieve your financial goals.
Natural disasters like wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods can ravage a family’s financial health. Here are the top four financial strategies to safeguard your financial security during and after a natural disaster. If you must leave your home and everything inside due to a natural disaster, you will need money to restart your life. Disaster insurance will help, but the insurance companies may take a while to send you a check.
Every financial plan should include an emergency savings fund. An emergency savings fund is money that is saved for unplanned expenses, such as (but not limited to) medical bills, home and car repairs, or unexpected loss of income.
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