Defense Wins Championships. So Do Emergency Funds
A good defense is just as important as a good offense, and as the author illustrates, this applies to personal finance as well as football.
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Lessons Learned from 2020
2020 was a tough year, but as the author points out, there are some valuable lessons that can be learned from it.
3 Things to Do With Your Extra Money
The coronavirus has many federal employees working at home which could mean they have fewer expenses. These are some ways to put the savings to work.
The Fog of War: Lessons from Napoleon’s Defeat at Waterloo in Our Investment Battle Against COVID-19
Is your financial plan battle tested? The author describes how the “fog of war” can impair your financial decisions.
Study Offers Financial Lessons to be Learned from the Shutdown
A recent survey from Prudential Financial offers financial lessons that not only federal employees, but all Americans can take away from the recent shutdown.
Study Says Federal Employees Weren’t Prepared for the Shutdown
A recent study looked at the ways and extent to which federal employees’ lives were disrupted by the recent shutdown.
Shutdown Highlights the Importance of Establishing an Emergency Fund
The author points out that the recent government shutdown highlights the important of having an emergency fund for times life happens and paychecks get missed.
Meeting Your Income Needs During the Shutdown
The shutdown has caused financial stress for federal employees who have had to go without paychecks. The author provides tips for financial protection both now and in the future.
A Lack of Financial Planning Leads to Unpleasant Consequences
The author says the partial government shutdown is a reminder for federal employees to always be prepared with emergency savings to get through tough times.
Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund in One Year or Less
Having an emergency fund is part of a prudent financial plan. Can it really be achieved in less than a year? Yes, and these are some tips to help.