emergency fund Archives

5 Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund with Passive Income

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 Sarah Paulsen

Hopefully you know what an emergency fund is and what it does for you. If not, let’s do a quick refresher to bring you up to speed. Then we’ll talk about ways to put money away that don’t require trading your work for a paycheck. … Continue Reading →

Finances

When Is The Best Time To Start An Emergency Fund?

March 2, 2018March 4, 2018 Kristie Lewis

The best time to start an emergency fund is when you don’t have an emergency. OK, so that’s really obvious. But it’s true. So if you have some extra money sitting in a bank account or under your mattress, or if you have some extra … Continue Reading →

Finances

Being Prepared for Financial Emergencies is Easier Than It Sounds

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 Katherine Taylor

The average household does a lot to prepare. Spare tires, insurance, fire extinguishers, over-the-counter medicine, enough food in the pantry to not have to run to the store every single day, and more. When you think about it, a lot of our spending is dedicated … Continue Reading →

Tips

Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

November 11, 2011July 17, 2013 Shopper Friend

If you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck and continually have a few days at the end of the month where you’re scraping by until the cash comes in, it may seem impossible to save up an emergency fund and put money aside for retirement. However, in these uncertain … Continue Reading →