Blog Posts on emergency fund

How to Start an Emergency Fund by Learn Financial Education on Jan 9, 2012I think many readers of this blog will agree with me that most of us don’t want to be in an emergency situation because it is stressful and it entails extra spending. As much as we avoid emergencies, you and I cannot ignore that it can happen a...

World Food Programme launches “Emergency Fund” for Typhoon Sendong victims by Opinions by Flow Galindez on Dec 21, 2011The United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) officially opens their emergency funds to help the victims of Typhoon Sendong (Washi) in Iligan, Cagayan de Oro and other affected areas in Mindanao. The organization already delivered energy biscuits...

What Should You Do With Your Christmas Bonus? by Ready To Be Rich on Dec 5, 2011The first week of December is upon us and for almost everyone working in the corporate world, it means that their 13th month pay and Christmas bonuses have already arrived. For a lucky few, there would also be the 14th month pay and beyond – al...

What Should You Do With Your Christmas Bonus? by Ready To Be Rich on Dec 5, 2011The first week of December is upon us and for almost everyone working in the corporate world, it means that their 13th month pay and Christmas bonuses have already arrived. For a lucky few, there would also be the 14th month pay and beyond – al...

How to Make your Finances Crisis-Proof by Money Magnets on Nov 22, 2011<!-- google_ad_client = "pub-8654370364091583"; google_ad_host = "pub-1599271086004685"; /* Finance new */ google_ad_slot = "4193791017"; google_ad_width = 336; google_ad_height = 280; //--> Chinese Characters for "CRISIS" I am a Money Ma...

I opened a Time Deposit account in BPI Direct. by The frugal OFW on Sep 20, 2011I have finally decided to open a time deposit account after few months of looking for best instruments to put partly of my emergency fund. About two months ago, I asked one Filipino personal finance blogger for some suggestions as to which investment...

How to Build an Emergency Fund by Business Tips Philippines on Jul 18, 2011In times of crisis and panic, there is no one, if not a few people, who would ever help you. Most of us live in a state of relative complacency, unaware of the dangers that may suddenly occur without any forewarning. May it be an accident or health p...

Emergency Fund by Pinoy Investor on Jul 11, 2011I need to build my emergency fund back up before I start investing again. Various websites recommend from three to six months of living expenses. Right now I'm nowhere near that. So why not mix the two (investment and emergency fund) by building u...

OFW, build your emergency fund, quick! by The frugal OFW on Jul 7, 2011I have few questions to all OFW’s, if today, by any circumstances, if your company decided to close and send you back home due to whatever reason, are you ready to go home? If one member of your family calls you on your mobile and inform you that o...

Instant gratification versus delayed gratification by Foreclosed Real Estate Philippines on Nov 15, 2010After inspecting a bunch of foreclosed properties recently, I was to drop-off my real estate broker at her house. Her grandson who was around 7 years old, approached us after I parked, while we were still inside my car. He signaled me to open the wi...