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Money Gear 1: Saving a Basic Emergency Fund

Money Gear 1: Saving a Basic Emergency Fund

Emergency preparedness. It’s something we’re taught from a young age. Between fire drills in school or pointing out emergency exits on flights, we le…

Emergency Funds: How Much Do You Really Need?

Emergency Funds: How Much Do You Really Need?

When it comes to emergency funds, there is so much conflicting advice. So how much do you really need for your rainy-day fund? The post Emergency Fun…

Fired Without an Emergency Fund!

Fired Without an Emergency Fund!

What are you supposed to do if you're laid off or fired and you don't have an emergency fund in place? Here are seven steps you can take. The post Fi…


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Emergency Fund v. Debt

Emergency Fund v. Debt

Quint and Allie talk through whether to tap your emergency fund to pay off outstanding debt.

Smart Money Moves: Life Insurance, Emergency Funds, and The Rule of 55

Smart Money Moves: Life Insurance, Emergency Funds, and The Rule of 55

We're back with answering YOUR questions and you gave us some good ones. Brian and Bo break down affordable life insurance strategies for high earner…

MtoM #213: Resident Acquires a Six Month Emergency Fund and Finance 101: Two Doc Households

MtoM #213: Resident Acquires a Six Month Emergency Fund and Finance 101: Two Doc Households

Today we are talking with a PGY2 who has saved up six months of emergency funds. He has an impressive savings rate of around 35% and shows us that yo…

Using Your Emergency Fund

Using Your Emergency Fund

Quint and Allie talk about when you may have to use your emergency fund.

Back to the Basics: Fast Cash and Emergency Fund

Back to the Basics: Fast Cash and Emergency Fund

Quint and Logan talk about where to apply your extra margin starting with fast cash and an emergency fund.

WCI #400: Contribution Limits, Estate Planning, and Emergency Funds

WCI #400: Contribution Limits, Estate Planning, and Emergency Funds

Today we answer a few questions about estate planning and then explain what a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust is. We talk about contribution limits wh…

MtoM #203: Intern Saves Up an Emergency Fund and Finance 101: Year End Calculations

MtoM #203: Intern Saves Up an Emergency Fund and Finance 101: Year End Calculations

Today we are chatting with an intern who has saved up an emergency fund. He is only 4 months into residency and he has built up enough to cover two m…

584. Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? W/ Miranda Marquit

584. Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? W/ Miranda Marquit

There is very little disagreement in the personal finance world about the emergency fund. We generally hold mostly the same views. Today's guest, how…

Pre-Tax or Roth, How to Use Your Emergency Fund, & Building Business Credit - Money Q&A

Pre-Tax or Roth, How to Use Your Emergency Fund, & Building Business Credit - Money Q&A

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast Money Q&A, we're going to talk about how to use your emergency fund, building business credit. T…

Q&A: UPRO vs. VOO, Short-Term Rental Arbitrage, & Covered Calls in an Emergency Fund

Q&A: UPRO vs. VOO, Short-Term Rental Arbitrage, & Covered Calls in an Emergency Fund

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Austin Hankwitz and Robert Croak answer your questions! --- 🔥 Lock in your 6% or higher rate using…


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