The past year has taught us that we have to be as prepared as possible for 
the unexpected. While we all have future savings goals, having an emergency fund to support emergency for needs, like recovering from a flood or something else nature dishes out. Take control of your finances and make a savings plan for when disaster strikes. Invest in your safety by setting aside money for the unexpected. It’s America Saves Week! Learn more at Kansas Saves and take the Kansas Save Pledge.
Making a plan and building a kit are two aspects of being prepared for disasters and emergencies. A third is to save for the unexpected. The challenges of rebuilding our lives after a disaster or other emergency can be smoothed when we have at least some money set aside.
Consider this…If you have a savings account with at least $400 accessible, not only will the “unexpected” only be a minor inconvenience (or a mad dash to grab those concert tickets), but you will have more savings than approximately 60% of Americans.
Don’t have an emergency fund or looking to grow your emergency fund? Take the Kansas Saves Pledge and commit to successfully building an emergency fund of just $500. Embrace the “Start Small and Save Big” mentality.
Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for Americans to commit to saving successfully. This year, America Saves Week is from February 24 – 29, 2020.
