Tag: emergency fund
5 Financial Frights Every Adult Needs To Plan How To Survive
The scariest horrors in life don’t come in costumes. They slash your wallet, often when you...
I have $25K in credit card debt, but $0 saved — should I prioritize digging out of debt or building a safety net?
Credit card debt in America is at an all-time high, hitting $2.21 trillion in the...
5 Smart Ways To Use Your Tax Refund — and 3 Costly Mistakes To Avoid
Many people dread tax time. But not you. For you, tax season doesn’t open a Lovecraftian...
I have $10K saved for emergencies but $9K in credit card debt — should I raid my savings to clear my debt sooner?
According to 2024 data from the Federal Reserve, 46% of American credit card holders carried a...
Dave Ramsey says California dad ‘flunked’ his program after financing a tractor — but can there ever be ‘good’ debts?
Nick from California, who’s been married for 17 years, called The Ramsey Show (1) and told...
3 Reasons Everyone Needs an Emergency Savings Account
Can your bank account handle financial emergencies? Unexpected expenses can force you to rely on credit...
What to Do When You Have No Retirement Savings
It’s optimal to start saving for your retirement in your 20s and early 30s, but if...
Grant Cardone calls the concept of emergency savings a ‘bank myth’
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The Formula Wealthy Drivers Use Before Pulling The Trigger On A Dream Car
How much of your budget should you commit to a car? Many people consider this...
Dave Ramsey Says ‘Money Is Not Just Math, It’s Behavior’ — 5 Bad Habits to Break Today
Although it’s easy to blame our money woes on outside economic forces, healthy personal finances...
How to manage your money the smart way
Let’s talk about cash. It might not be the most exciting...
I was an investing newbie once — here’s what people like me should consider before investing their first $5K
If you’ve managed to save up $5,000, kudos are in order. Whether you built up that...