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The Safety Net Most People Don’t Have (But Need) What would happen if an unexpected expense hit tomorrow? For most people, it means turning to credit cards or other high-interest debt. In fact... U.S. News found that 43% of Americans can't cover a $1,000 emergency expense. Empower found that 37% can’t afford an unexpected expense over $400. And Bankrate found that roughly 3 in 10 have more credit card debt than emergency savings! This is where an emergency fund comes into play. An emergency...
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