emergency fund

Beyond the Emergency Fund: Savings Buckets You Should Have

2018-04-05T14:31:35-04:00April 5th, 2018|Blog|

Because my mom is a financial planner, I've always known saving is important; however, I would usually just set aside a lump sum each month for my emergency fund. While I occasionally used my "emergency" fund for true emergencies (like repairing my car after an accident or paying for a trip to urgent care), I [...]

Building Your Emergency Fund

2016-11-22T21:57:29-05:00March 19th, 2015|Blog|

If your car unexpectedly breaks down or you are laid off, having an emergency fund could help you and your family remain afloat. Otherwise, you may go even further into debt when emergencies arise, or at the very least, you will have to spend significant time and energy completely re-working your budget. Even while many [...]