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Building an Emergency Fund When Money Is Tight (And How to Stay Protected While You Invest)
If money is tight, should you focus on building an emergency fund — or keep investing for the future?
The answer does not have to be all or nothing.
In this article, video, and podcast episode for the Youth Corner Sabiha Mukadam looks at:
How to start an emergency fund without feeling overwhelmed
Why even a small cash buffer can make a real difference
How to build your fund in stages, from $250 to several months of expenses
Where a TFSA can fit into your emergency savings strategy
Why a line of credit should be a backup, not your emergency fund
How to balance short-term financial security…
The skinny
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