MONEY · SAVINGS
Start with $20 a week. Five steps that work on a tight budget.
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ENTRY 01 · SAVINGS
THE REPAIR
One car repair on a credit card can follow you for months. A small cushion changes that.
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ENTRY 02 · SAVINGS
START SMALL
First goal. Then one month of essentials, then three to six months.
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ENTRY 03 · SAVINGS
WHERE TO KEEP IT
FDIC-insured savings: deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank.
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ENTRY 04 · SAVINGS
AUTOMATE IT
Move it the day after payday. Small and automatic beats big and occasional.
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ENTRY 05 · SAVINGS
WHAT COUNTS
Job loss, medical bills, urgent car or home repairs. Sales and vacations do not.
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FINAL ENTRY
The full guide: how much to save, where to keep it, and a plan for a tight budget.
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