The #1 Financial Safety Net You Need to Survive Economic Downturns

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Today we're talking about all things emergency funds. This is one of the most important blocks in your financial foundation, so it's important to get it right.

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Chapters
  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:11 How big should my emergency fund be?
  • 05:52 Where should you keep your emergency fund?
  • 11:40 Should I use my TFSA for my emergency fund?
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