Stories Tagged as
Emergency fund
What unburied federal data tells us about Indigenous households' finances
Mar 26, 2024
Nine years of unpublished data show that American Indian and Alaska Native households report greater financial stress and less security.
About a quarter of Americans have no emergency savings
Jul 21, 2021
A Bankrate.com survey found that while the pandemic has afforded some the opportunity to save money, many low-income households could not.
Survivalist expos are drawing thousands
Mar 28, 2017
Prepper businesses have picked up after Trump's election. Self-reliance and fear are a few reasons why.
Hawaii grappling with homeless emergency
Oct 28, 2015
Governor's declaration frees up $1.3 million for services.
Rebranding the emergency fund... and how to save for it
Nov 13, 2012
Emergency fund/uncertainty fund -- whatever you want to call it -- Carl Richards from the New York Times says it's important to set aside money for a rainy day.
Heading towards fiscal health
Aug 31, 2012
David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times answers caller questions on personal finance, along with CBS MoneyWatch.com editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger.
Emergency fund 101
by
Tess Vigeland
and Paddy Hirsch
Jun 22, 2012
Emergency fund advocate Jill Schlesinger joins host Tess Vigeland and Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch to discuss the foundation of financial security.
For public good, not for profit.
For starting a 'What happens next?' Fund
Feb 3, 2012
This week's winner thought ahead and created an emergency fund for her and her husband.
Letters: Saving as much as you can
by
Tess Vigeland
and Paddy Hirsch
Jan 13, 2012
Tess Vigeland and senior producer Paddy Hirsch go through the Marketplace Money mailbag.
Start a 'Forget You Fund'
Jan 6, 2012
Who wants a boring emergency fund when you can have an exciting "Forget You Fund?" OK, they're the same thing, but we learn how changing your mindset may actually help you save for emergencies.