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Taking a Financial Hit

Sometimes no matter what you do, you end up taking a big financial hit. Be prepared with an emergency fund, plan for the unexpected, and ask for help[...] read more »
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Real Emergencies for an Emergency Fund

Identify times where you should have an emergency fund and how much you should have saved. Here are 5 instances where you should have money saved up. read more »
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Multipurpose Money - Canadian Finance Blog

Could we, instead of separating different accounts for different purposes, combine accounts to take care of multiple potential tasks? Would that be s[...] read more »
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Should you Treat your Emergency Fund as an Investment?

Should you invest your emergency fund in something like mutual funds, or keep it more liquid? FiscalGeek weighs in. read more »
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An Emergency Fund Will Help Reduce Your Risk Of Financial Catastrophe

Having an emergency fund is a great way to minimize your risk for when those big and small emergencies happen. (and they WILL happen). A detailed lo[...] read more »
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Emergencies are Assured So build your Own Emergency Money Fund

If you are considering any steps at all for getting your personal finances in order your first step should be to establish an emergency money fund. read more »
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Set the Clock Back on Your Finances

Twice a year you have to adjust your clock, unless you have electronics that do it for you, but wouldn’t it be nice to set the clock back on your fin[...] read more »
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O Emergency Fund, Emergency Fund! Where For Art Thou Emergency Fund?

My feelings about having to spend $7,000 of my emergency fund! read more »
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The Dangers of Using Credit Cards as an Emergency Fund

Instead of putting money in an emergency fund, many people use credit cards for emergencies. Using credit cards for emergencies, no matter their size[...] read more »
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People Need An Excuse To Spend Money, And They’re Eager To Find One

Do you make excuses for the things you want to buy, in order to buy them, good or bad? If so, you should check out this article. read more »
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Planning For Unexpected Financial Situations

Are you prepared for the unexpected that life can bring you? read more »
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What Would Cripple You Financially?

A big question that needs to be asked, and often isn't, is what loss would cripple you financially? That's why we suggest having an emergency fund. read more »
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Build an Emergency Fund – Personal Finance Basics

What is an emergency fund? How big should your emergency fund be? Let's get back to the personal finance basics on how to build an emergency fund read more »
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11 Ways to Spice Up Your Emergency Fund * Get Rich Slowly

No one ever talks about how freakin' boring Emergency Funds are! Here's 11 ways to spice up your emergency fund! read more »
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How to Recession Proof Your Life

Many are worried about another recession looming on the horizon. Whether or not that happens, you should be prepared financially. See how you can rec[...] read more »
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