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Do You Have An Emergency Fund? An emergency fund is money set aside to cover unexpected costs due to unforseen events. An emergency can happen at any time and usually pop up when you least expect them. Emergencies often arise when you are not financially prepared to handle them. They happen without warning, quickly take over your life, and often leave you in a state of shock. The problem is that many people don't worry about emergencies until they happen and then they find themselves in a financial bind. Emergencies can ruin you financially by causing you to drain your bank accounts. They can cause you to max out your credit cards. They can force you to take out unwanted loans on your home or other property. They can cause you to have to borrow from friends or family. They can force you to raise cash by pawning or selling your valuables. Emergencies can be devastating, but if you prepare for them before they happen, the blows may not hurt as much, especially if you have an emergency fund set aside for such unexpected events. Most people think of emergencies as a death in the family, a bad car accident, or an unexpected illness. But emergencies can.........
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Lending Money To Friends And Family If you can't afford to give your money away, you have to learn how to say "no" to family and friends when they ask for a loan. Helping people by lending them money is a noble act, but it's not always the best thing to do. There may come a time when your money will be needed for your own benefit. That's when you have to make decisions that may not bode well with the people who feel that they are entitled to a loan from you. You should understand that there is nothing wrong with keeping your money for your own financial well being. You may not want to be called a miser, a tightwad, a money hog, or a greedy person, but you should understand that it's not all about what other people think of you. You have to think of yourself and if keeping your money in your own pockets mean taking flack from others, keep your money with pride. Once you start making loans to friends or family members, it makes it easier for them to come back to you time and time again when they need money. In many cases, you become.......... Money saving tip of the week... Definition of the week...What are Capital Gains Taxes? Win A MoneyMatters101.com Scholarship...
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