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Why Your Emergency Fund Should Cover a Power Outage
When the lights go out and stay out, your emergency fund is the backup plan. In this episode, Lucas and Luna walk through a real-world scenario: a multi-day regional blackout in late July 2026 that knocked out refrigeration, heating, and ATMs for thousands of households. They break down the actual costs — a hotel room for four nights, a generator rental, spoiled groceries, and an emergency battery backup — and show how a properly sized emergency fund absorbs the hit without touching your regular budget. They also discuss why utilities only reimburse a fraction of losses and why insurance…
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