We're Stretching Your Dollar with tips to set-up an emergency fund. (WTNH) — Sometimes our lives don’t go according to plan. Things like urgent house repairs, health emergencies, ...

Unlike savings accounts, certificate of deposit rates are fixed when you open the account, so your earnings stay the same for ...

Chances are, an emergency fund isn’t your only pressing financial matter. You’ve got bills to pay, a retirement account to contribute to, perhaps student loans or other debt to chisel away at.

Building an emergency fund, especially on a tight budget, requires patience and consistency. It’s easy to get discouraged when progress feels slow, but remember that every dollar saved is a step ...

The truth is you really need a starter emergency fund of $1,000 if you’re at a point in life where student loans and other debts are in the picture. That may seem like an impossible goal right ...

But if you can find a way to save just $20 a week, in a year you’ll have more than $1,000 in your emergency fund. Rather than using a traditional savings account, consider opening a high ...

According to a U.S. News survey, two in five Americans (42%) have no emergency fund, and 40% couldn’t cover a $1,000 emergency expense. Despite this, 60% of Americans had an emergency expense ...

Pre-commit to using a portion, like a third or half, said Dow, of any financial windfall such as a tax refund, job bonus or gifts to your emergency savings fund. "Since there isn’t likely a ...