The magic number for an emergency-savings account: $2,467
Money Life with Chuck Jaffe · Money Life with Chuck Jaffe
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Show Notes
College professor Emily Gallagher discusses her recent research looking at the amount of emergency savings that appears sufficient to allow individuals to overcome standard emergencies and avoid falling into significant financial distress, disclosing just how much to keep on hand. Also, Chuck talks with Tom Lydon of ETFTrends.com about a housing fund, covers the best mortgage lenders with Gina Pogol of HSH.com, and talks stocks in the Market Call with Leon Wilfan of Lahardan Financial.