Flourish - eMag - Mar 25 - Flipbook - Page 50
MONEY
fu
nd
Building
an
Emergency
Why It’s
More
Important
Than Ever
By Con Barbayannis, CPA
L
ife has a funny way of
throwing us curveballs,
doesn’t it? One moment,
you’re coasting along
smoothly, and the next, your car
breaks down, the hot water system
stops working, or an unexpected
medical bill lands in your lap. These
surprises can wreak havoc on your
昀椀nances if you’re not prepared.
That’s where an emergency fund
comes to the rescue—a 昀椀nancial
cushion to soften life’s unexpected
blows. In today’s world, building
an emergency fund is more crucial
than ever.