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All retirees need some cash on hand for emergencies and unexpected expenses.
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Saving is difficult, and unexpected expenses can set things back substantially.
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According to Wolf, one of the biggest mistakes first time restaurateurs make is not having enough money amassed upfront or accessible when unexpected expenses inevitably accumulate.
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When faced with unexpected expenses, Ms. Chapman advises clients to dip first into the assets with the lowest rates of return, such as certificates of deposit or savings accounts.
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They include the risks posed by longevity, or the danger of outliving one's money, inflation, market volatility, the need for liquidity to cover unexpected expenses and for health care.
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Having even a small cushion of savings to fall back on allows people to deal with unexpected expenses, such as medical treatment, without having to sell a cow or take a child out of school.
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For added security, the partnership is underpinned by a legally binding contract which ensures that members are not faced with unexpected additional expenses.
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Establish a contingency fund for unexpected, irregular or emergency expenses.
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For the longest time, the emergency savings advice offered up by almost everyone has been: keep six to nine months of essential living expenses in a separate account, so you can easily access it if the unexpected happens, be it a company-wide layoff or unforeseen medical crisis.
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