Video: How to Create an Emergency Fund
Life isn’t always going to be a bed of roses. Preparing yourself for emergencies that may crop up in the future is necessary. It is essential to have an emergency fund that you can depend on when disaster strikes. Here is how to go about it.
Know your financial position
To actually be in a position to develop an emergency fund that will be useful in the long term, you need to have realistic financial goals that have a bearing on your average income level. This is a very difficult thing to do because most people are not objective about their financial potential.
Convert it into a necessity
The secret to making the emergency fund a reality lies with the mental dexterity you are capable of. How much priority you give your future the present moment is very important in this venture. Treating the emergency fund like a bill that you need to pay every month would probably be helpful.
Make sure you define “Emergencies”
Your pet needing a liver transplant is an emergency, but gambling on Fantasy Football is really not. Sometimes it can look like certain personal needs warrant the tag of an emergency. In these scenarios, be rational. Remember to prepare for rainy days that may present itself in the future.
Cut back on everything
Deny yourself. Constantly second guess what your actual necessities are and be aware of the difference between “needs” and “wants”. If you do this right, the emergency fund you’re actually creating can last you for long.
Modern living requires a constant sense of adaptation. It is always best to know that you have money in the bank that will help you deal with difficult situation.
