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What is an emergency fund?

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A cash reserve for unplanned expenses or financial emergencies

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Why do you need an emergency fund?

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To protect against financial shocks and avoid debt

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What is one strategy to build an emergency fund?

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Create a savings habit

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What is a key principle to creating a savings habit?

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Set a goal

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How can you manage your cash flow to save money?

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Track your income and expenses

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What is one way to make saving automatic?

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Set up recurring transfers through your bank

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Where should you keep your emergency fund?

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In a bank or credit union account

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What is a prepaid card?

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A card you can load money onto, not connected to a bank

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When should you use your emergency fund?

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For unplanned expenses or financial emergencies

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What is a common example of an unplanned expense? Options: Car repairs, Monthly rent, Grocery shopping, Gym membership

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Car repairs