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By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:55:38 +0000

Emergency fund is Step 1 to help yourself or someone else in need. UNless you have one, you need not help someone else. Family, however, can be a tough call. I’ve been a helper to my family more than once.
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By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:33:53 +0000

Hell yeah Emergency Funds!!! Although I could have sworn a certain someone were against them at one point? hahah…regardless, a most excellent post Mr. Brian. I’m still in awe that you got so many bloggers together for this! Well done sir, well done.

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By: Thirtysomething Finance

Thirtysomething Finance — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:36:45 +0000

Here here. I’d definitely like to echo the sentiment that there are risks associated with using your HELOC as an emergency fund. I’m working on a post detailing my narrow escape from losing access to my emergency fund because of the bank’s freezing my HELOC. Fortunately, I had some money in a savings account, did not run into any emergencies, and ultimately was able to have the bank un-freeze my HELOC — but I will never again treat my HELOC as a savings account.
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By: Don@moneyreasons.com

Don@moneyreasons.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:18:51 +0000

Good advice for emergency planning! Although I understand calling about raising the limits on your credit card, be careful here.

To add to your excellent list, I’d recommend considering buying a generator too…, at least if you live in an area that has a harsh winter.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:44:13 +0000

You are right. With so many things to care about in our immediate family, we sometimes skip over people that we care absolutely about but don’t live with us.
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By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:04:34 +0000

Oh how we can forget about this topic when planning for the future, or at least I did. Thanks for the reminder.
As with most people, I would do anything I could to help out a family member in need. You make some great suggestions about how you can handle the money side of the equation.
I’m currently working on 4 of the 6 in the list, but failed to make the connections you’ve made. I’ve been looking at it purely from the vantage point of my family (wife and 2 kids). Now I realize I need to be aware of the rest of the family and friends that may need help in the future.
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