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Why Your Budget Needs a Cash Buffer for the Unexpected
In this episode of Budgeting for Beginners with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a cash buffer—a dedicated reserve for irregular, unpredictable expenses that often blow up budgets. They discuss how a cash buffer differs from an emergency fund, using the example of a sudden car repair versus a job loss, and share practical tips for building one without feeling the pinch. Listeners learn the 'one percent rule' for sizing a buffer, how to fund it using the envelope method or a separate savings account, and why automating small transfers can make the process painless. The…
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