{"id":44718,"date":"2020-11-11T14:28:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T12:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bondora.com\/blog\/?p=44718"},"modified":"2020-11-11T14:28:38","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T12:28:38","slug":"the-top-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-emergency-funds-bondora-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/blog\/the-top-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-emergency-funds-bondora-video\/","title":{"rendered":"The top 3 things you need to know about emergency funds &#8211; Bondora (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If 2020 has taught us anything, it\u2019s that you should always have an emergency fund. Here are our top 3 things you need to know about emergency funds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-it-really-is-necessary\">1. <strong>It really is necessary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter what your financial situation is, it\u2019s essential that you put some money away for emergencies. By having an emergency fund, you\u2019ll have less financial stress during difficult situations. Whether it\u2019s taking your car in for a service, paying for medical bills, or having enough money to use if you\u2019re looking for a new job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-how-much-should-you-save\">2. <strong>How much should you save?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How much you save is really your own decision. But we recommend you save enough money to cover up to 3-6 months\u2019 worth of expenses. That way, you\u2019ll be better prepared for almost any emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-it-s-easier-than-you-think\">3. <strong>It\u2019s easier than you think<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you make a priority of it, it\u2019s much easier than you think. There\u2019s this saying \u2018pay yourself first\u2019 and that\u2019s the secret to success here. Once you receive your monthly income, immediately put money aside into your emergency fund. Then you know it\u2019s done and you won\u2019t accidentally spend it. Plus, it\u2019s super rewarding to see your fund growing. TIP: With Go &amp; Grow, you can set your goal amount and see how each payment and return gets you closer to your emergency fund goal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bondora-monthly-video-recap-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Bondora monthly video.\" class=\"wp-image-40735\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about this topic in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/emergency-fund-101\/\">our blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/Bondora_com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our YouTube channel<\/a> for more videos, keep investing and bye for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>As with any investment, your capital is at risk and the investments are not guaranteed. The yield is up to 6.75%*p.a. Before deciding to invest, please review our risk statement or consult with a financial advisor if necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If 2020 has taught us anything, it\u2019s that you should always have an emergency fund. Here are our top 3 things you need to know about emergency funds: 1. It really is necessary No matter what your financial situation is, it\u2019s essential that you put some money away for emergencies. 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