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How to Start an Emergency Fund in 3 Simple Steps (Even on a Tight Budget)

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The $400 wake-up call The typical Gen Z adult has about $400 in emergency savings (Empower, 2025). That’s less than the cost of a flat tire and tow, or a single urgent-care visit with medication. If that number sounds familiar, you’re in good company. Most people in their 20s and early 30s are still getting

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