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1. Always Have a Savings Cushion

1. Always Have a Savings Cushion

We hear quite frequently that sitting on cash is a mistake because of the "silent tax", otherwise known as inflation eating away at it year after year. While this is true, and it is not the best investment to hold a huge portion of cash sitting in a savings account with a low-interest rate, it is essential to have at least a few months of savings on hand to protect yourself in case of an emergency. Without having some savings on hand, you would be walking on a thin line where any event that could happen may place you in a tough position. In the event of a sudden expense, you cannot avoid it.

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