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What You Can Do Right Now

Information is great. But taking small steps now can lead to big changes.
  • Today
  • Decide to set up an emergency fund. Set a goal for your emergency fund. Remember, $500 can make a big difference.
  • Next Week
  • Find a safe and secure option for putting the money saved in your emergency fund
  • During the Next Few Months
  • Keep saving
  • Once you reach $500 in your emergency fund, consider adding another $500 to it. The more you can put into your emergency fund, the less you will have to borrow and pay back.
  • Remember that when you use your emergency fund to cover an emergency, you will need to start saving again to replace it.