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Beth A. Botti, CFP®, ChFC, CLU, CDFA™
Financial Consultant
California Insurance License #0G24537
612 Wheelers Farms Road, Milford, CT 06460
Phone: 203-877-6556 Ext. 169
Fax: 203-301-0736
Email: beth.botti@equitable.com
January/February 2018
In Case of Emergency
Are you prepared for a large, unexpected expense? What would you do if the roof were to leak, the car were to need a new transmission or you were to have a medical emergency? Would you charge the amount to a high-interest-rate credit card or turn to your emergency fund to cover the cost? If you don’t have an emergency fund, here’s how to build one.
Start small
Your goal should be to set aside three to six months’ worth of living expenses. While that goal may seem daunting at first, you can do it — even if it takes a while. Deposit a specific amount from each paycheck into your emergency fund. Put any bonus, tax refund or other windfall into your fund instead of spending it. If you get a raise, increase the amount you’re contributing.
Separate account
Your emergency fund should be in an account that you can access quickly and easily. You don’t want to have to sell investments at an inopportune time or have to pay penalties or fees for taking your money out. But you will want to keep your fund separate from the checking account you use to pay your regular bills.
Emergency only
You should tap into your emergency fund only for true emergencies. Don’t use it for vacation, impulse purchases or even an anticipated large expense, such as a home improvement. If you do need emergency relief, replenish the fund as soon as possible.
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