PennyWise: Personal Finance & Travel Tips

Emergency Fund Essentials: 5 Steps to Secure Your Financial Safety Net


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In this enlightening episode of PennyWise, host Nat Cardona engages with WalletHub's managing editor, John Kiernan, to tackle the essential topic of emergency funds. With many Americans feeling unprepared for unexpected expenses, especially amidst rising inflation, John provides valuable insights into the importance of building a financial safety net.
Listeners will discover the alarming statistics from WalletHub's recent survey, revealing that over 40% of individuals lack confidence in their ability to cover surprise costs. John shares practical strategies for initiating an emergency fund, including budgeting tips and the significance of making minimum debt payments while saving.

More from WalletHub https://wallethub.com/blog/emergency-saving-survey/133932

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