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Dec 2018
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091: How Big Should Your Emergency Fund ...

CHRIS BROWNING
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Send me your questions or thoughts at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Allison is back to help me discuss a piece written by Kristin Wong on how big your emergency fund should be. http://twocents.lifehacker.com/decide-how-big-your-emergency-fund-should-be-with-the-3-1771069246 Connect with Allison at her blog InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudge ... Show More
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