Posted 1 week 6 hours ago by Paul Michael
Anyone who's read Linsey’s great article on freezer emergencies will already have a great head start on saving your food, should the worst happen. But what about another solution altogether, for emergencies, that doesn't involve your freezer? A solution for those of us who just aren’t all that, well, organized and together? The answer lies in a big bucket at Costco.
Posted 2 weeks 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl
We’ve been weathering tornado season with your typical emergency planning and assortment of supplies. Candles, radios, and a clean basement shelter are ready to go at a moment's notice. It had never occurred to me, however, to keep a rescue plan in place for my frozen foods – until the worst happened.
Posted 26 weeks 2 days ago by Lana Goodrich
Everyone's heard the adage, "Expect the best, prepare for the worst," but the truth is that many people are overly optimistic about the future. Being a worrier may save you money in the long run - read why here.
Posted 38 weeks 5 days ago by Philip Brewer
I ran across this idea in a book by some financial guru years ago. The book was packed with an odd mix of obvious and kooky ideas, of which this was one of the latter. For some reason, though, this kooky idea has stuck with me: Have an extra emergency fund with money that you'll never spend, even in an emergency.
Posted 39 weeks 4 hours ago by Philip Brewer
The usual rule of thumb is 3 to 6 months' income. Of course that's silly--the size of your emergency fund needs to be based on your spending, not your income. But even 3 to 6 months' spending is an arbitrary figure. Here's a few tips on sizing your emergency fund.
Posted 43 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Two weeks after my husband had gotten a glowing performance review and his manager sent care packages for all our of our kids, he was told over the phone at a client meeting that he needed to return the rental car by 5:00 and apply for unemployment. I should have been a wreck, but I was prepared.
Posted 1 year 4 days ago by Julie Rains
Personal-finance experts often recommend having 3-6 months' worth of living expenses saved and easily accessible. In his July 1, 2007 Getting Going column ("Popular Advice You Shouldn't Take"), Wall Street Journal columnist Jonathan Clements offers alternatives to a cash account (e.g., savings account or CD). He's got practical ideas that relate to how people really think, live, save, and invest.
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| Posts | Cmts | |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Lee | 3 | 19 |
| Julie Rains | 4 | 19 |
| Linsey Knerl | 10 | 32 |
| Margaret Garcia-Couoh | 2 | 6 |
| Myscha Theriault | 7 | 52 |
| Paul Michael | 6 | 14 |
| Philip Brewer | 12 | 37 |
| Will Chen | 2 | 2 |
| Xin Lu | 9 | 22 |
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