emergencies
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But so far — between rent, student loans, utility bills, groceries and saving for emergencies — she and her partner haven’t been able to put enough money away for a down payment.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
A major government awareness campaign will also take place in the coming months to make the public more prepared for emergencies.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ashley Bleckner, a wealth adviser at Ellevest in San Diego, says incorporating pet care into a younger person’s limited budget means your emergency fund isn’t just for your own emergencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
It has not yet reached its peak but Central America is already in the throes of a severe drought, prompting Honduras and El Salvador to also declare emergencies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
It named him dictator for life even though the role of dictator had until then been reserved only for emergencies and only for a limited term.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
