The average American household has less than $ 9,000 in savings accounts.
That’s not enough.
The coronavirus pandemic is a stark reminder that the unexpected can happen to anyone, or everyone. So, the more we have in savings for that inevitable rainy day, the better.
How do we beef up our savings? But whittling away at our expenses.
That’s what we’re talking about in this week’s “Money” podcast.
As usual, I share the stage with longtime financial journalist and fellow podcaster Miranda Marquit. And this week, we invited a special guest: Tom Drake, financial blogger and owner of Canadian site MapleMoney.com. Tom recently got the ultimate coronavirus savings lesson — when he was quarantined for nearly a month.
Now, sit back, relax and give it a listen!
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I founded Money Talks News in 1991. I’m a CPA, and I have also earned licenses in stocks, commodities, options principal, mutual funds, life insurance, securities supervisor and real estate.
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