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Expect the Unexpected — Pledge to Save

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If ever there was a year to drive home how important saving for emergencies is, 2020 was it. The “unexpected” can run the gamut, including an interruption in work, an illness, or a natural disaster. A flooded basement, for instance, may require several days off work to deal with the cleanup, plus expenses related to the cleanup and possible replacement of lost items.

It’s America Saves Week and time to #ThinkLikeASaver!

Regular saving can pay off in many ways, especially in case of a disaster or emergency. Learn more at Kansas Saves and take the Kansas Save Pledge.

Save for the Unexpected

Posted on by dekiss4

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.