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Dan Malone
Protected: How To Build An Emergency Fund
An emergency fund, sometimes called a rainy day fund, is a dedicated stash of money that you set aside to cover unexpected bills or even a drop in income. It can give you a financial cushion and peace of mind that you don’t have to rely on overdrafts, credit cards or loans to cover sudden expenses.
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