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What’s a good amount of cash to have in savings?

gengidashiell asked: I know the general thought is to have 3 or six months of cash in “emergency savings”, but I work much better with round figures. What’s a good amount of cash to have “on hand”, in savings and easily to be reached? What would be appropriate? $5,000? $10,000? More?
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How can i save money for a family of four? ?

auntabby1998 asked: I am looking for ways to save money i don’t really use coupons because i find it cheaper to just shop at discount grocers like aldi and save alot. I also use thrift shops and keep the lights off ect…
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!Clint

December 13, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Personal Finance • 8 Comments

How much money in savings bank account?

reena v asked: For a std indian family of 3, how much money is enough and sufficient to keep in the savings bank account?Jarvis

December 5, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Personal Finance • 3 Comments

What happens to your money in a savings account if a bank goes out of business?

Emanuel C asked: If you have money in a savings account in a bank, what happens to your money when the bank goes out of business??Clay

How do I cash in a savings bond of my deceased son?

asked: My mom gave my son a savings bond when he was born in 94. He died in 96 and she just found it. How do we go about cashing this in?Sonja

November 17, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Personal Finance • 1 Comment

How do i cash a savings bond that is not made out to me?

albie asked: I found some savings bonds while moving. They are made out to some lady and she is not related to me in any way. Is there any possible way for me to cash these things? I dont care how hard it is, im in desperate times….Sophia

will money in my savings account show up on my paypal acoount right away?

asdf asked: Like if i put my savings money will it show the ballance of how much i have on in in my paypal? and will i be able to use it right away?Morgan

October 20, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Personal Finance • 6 Comments

If i continue to cash savings bonds will i have to claim these?

underated66 asked: I am only 16 and have savings bonds i want to cash in, but i am affraid i will have to claim these with insurance. If i cash these in will i have to report them now?Daren

How do I put money into savings and forget about it?

Misti J asked: I want to put money into savings every month but I don’t want any other access to it. I always end up spending it. How do I do this?Ann

How can I make a lot of money?

Wendy asked: Okay so I’m 14 and I want to start saving up for a car. My dad’s best friend has a high position at Ford so we get discounts on any Ford, Lincoln,Mercury,Mazda, and Volvo. So I want to get a mustang and my parents told me they would pay a little [...]

September 27, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Personal Finance • 4 Comments