An emergency fund can save the day when an unexpected expense hits. And inflation doesn't have to stop you from building one.

With the ups and downs, and stops and starts, of President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff policies, some economists have warned that an economic downturn is inevitable. Less clear, however, is ...

Current reports that an emergency fund is crucial, especially as many Americans lack savings to cover unexpected expenses.

In an ideal world, we would all have zero debt and a fully stocked emergency fund, but for many Americans this is not the reality. If you're in the all-too-common situation where you have debt ...

Sometimes, dipping into your emergency fund (a.k.a contingency fund) may be necessary. But, if you aren’t sure, we’ll help you decide when to use your emergency fund and when not to.

In an emergency fund with six months of expenses, the average U.S. household would need $3,176 for food alone. Learn how to ...

A nonprofit board tied to Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott approved sending millions of taxpayer dollars to his office.

Adding $500 to your emergency fund in a single month sounds daunting. By combining small and not-so-small changes, even households on a tight budget can do it.

Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.

While $10,000 may not be a large enough emergency fund balance for every American household, it’s a solid start — especially considering that two in five Americans don’t have an emergency ...

Santa Clara County has earmarked more than $8 million in local funds for immigration related services in the recently adopted 2025-26 budget. The funding builds on the county’s previous ...