February 26, 2019
Prepare Kansas: Save for the Unexpected During America Saves Week
That day you blew a tire. The time your dishwasher overflowed. That vacation when your child got sick far from home and the doctor wouldn’t take your insurance. We all have those unexpected events in life that can lead to financial stress, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Putting aside a few dollars a week into a savings account for unexpected costs can build financial security – and relieve a lot of anxiety! Saving for the unexpected starts with small, regularly scheduled contributions that build up over time.
Can you cover a $400 emergency? Most Americans can’t. Start sleeping peacefully! Start your emergency fund this America Saves Week and become a Kansas Saver @KansasSaves #ASW19.
Much more information is available on our own KSRE Prepare Kansas blog and at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) website. EDEN is a network of land grant universities dedicated to helping prepare individuals and communities for disasters, from a flooded basement to a community hit by a tornado or blizzard. Information is also available at Ready.gov and the National Safety Council website.
Please feel free to use this info in your communications and we encourage you to take these steps, too! --Elizabeth Kiss and the Kansas EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) team