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What is an emergency fund and how to build one
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What is an emergency fund?
Why do I need an emergency fund?
How much should I keep in an emergency fund?
What qualifies as an emergency?
What doesn’t qualify as an emergency?
How to build an emergency fund
Set a monthly budget and find out how much you can set aside
Choose the right savings account for an emergency fund
Pay yourself first
We all know we need an emergency fund—but what exactly is it, and how do you build one? We’ll take a detailed look at what “emergency” means; why we all need to put away funds in case of an emergency; how to use the “Pay Yourself First” method of saving; how much we each need to save; and the best high-interest savings accounts to stash and grow our money.
What is an emergency fund?
An emergency fund is a sum of money saved to cover major unexpected expenses such as:
Urgent major repairs (not renovations) to your home or car
Unexpected medical expenses not covered by universal health care or insurance
Lack of income due to job loss
This fund is different from a regular savings account for everyday expenses or future planned purchases…
Mindful Spending and Saving Through COVID-19
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People are finding new ways to run errands and complete daily tasks while the COVID-19 emergency orders are in place. Although these are challenging times, quite a few services can be ordered straight to your doorstep. Shopping is still at our fingertips and seemingly more accessible than ever.
For some, this can result in panic shopping or buyer’s remorse. The continuing lack of routine can throw off your finances and leave you ill-prepared for financial emergencies.
How to Plan Your Purchases and Avoid Overspending
Forming a strategy can help you make mindful purchases, steer clear of debt, and add to your savings. To start, you’ll need to create a budget.
Build a Budget
To create a budget, you’ll need to list your income (the money coming in) and all your monthly expenses (the money going out). Generally, these monthly expenditures will fall under one of two categories, necessary expenses and discretionary costs.
Necessary expenses are outgoing costs such as rent or mortgage payments, food, utilities, and other routine bills…
