Emergencies happen

An unplanned event can put a big crunch on your finances. A recent poll Links to an external site. found transportation issues, home repairs and maintenance, and medical care topped lists of significant financial setbacks.

What about you? How would you come up with the money to replace your car tires or pay an unexpected medical bill? Could you wiggle your spending enough to cover a $500 expense? If you are like 35 percent of Americans, you would rely on credit cards to get through.

Emergencies are unplanned. Making an emergency fund your top budgeting priority is good planning for your financial security and peace of mind. This course focuses on saving habits to help you navigate common emergencies, evaluate how much you need to save, and identify other emergency resources.

Use the Are You Ready for a Financial Emergency? quiz to assess your financial emergency readiness.

 

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