Save at least 3-6 months' worth of living expenses in a separate account to protect yourself from unexpected financial emergencies.
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You can't predict an emergency, but you can prepare for one. The best way to do so is to set up an emergency fund of 3-6 months of living expenses.
Common financial emergencies include job loss, natural disasters and car, house and health issues.
63% of Americans cannot afford a $500 emergency.
That means the average American would have to resort to high-interest credit card debt to pay for surprise expenses.
Do your future self a favor and save 3 to 6 months' worth of living expenses.
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Ensure you have enough cash on hand to cover emergencies. For singles, the aim is between nine and twelve months of living expenses in a savings account. As you nea...
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