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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Funds

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If you’ve ever had to pull out a credit card to deal with a dentist or emergency vet bill, you likely know the pain of wondering how you’ll pay for an unexpected expense. Consider the minimum amount you spend each month on non-negotiable expenses like: Housing Food Utilities Insurance (health, car, etc.)

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

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Emergency funds are for when you lose your job, want to switch jobs, have to buy a car, unforeseen medical bills, or anything urgent that you need. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, etc. Do a great job.

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