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Are You Heading for Financial Disaster?

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Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels. See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. What about signs?

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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But we must change these statistics. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! If you are part of 70% of Generation X that has less than $1000 in personal savings account, start saving today for your emergency fund, whether it is the starter $1000 emergency fund that Dave Ramsey promotes, or it is 3-6 months of expenses.