Financial Wellness Network Money Matters: Finances After Natural Disasters

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(Jessica) Welcome to Money Matters on the Southern Bank Financial Wellness Network. I’m Jessica.

(John) And I’m John.

(Jessica) And today we’re talking about dealing with finances after a natural disaster strikes.

(John) That’s right, Jessica. You know there are a few key steps that you will want to take as quickly as possible. The first is to replace any important documents that may have been lost and ensure your identity is protected from theft.

(Jessica) Next, file with insurance. Make sure to record your claim number, date the ...

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Financial Wellness Network Money Matters: Building an Emergency Fund

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(Jessica) Welcome to Money Matters on the Southern Bank Financial Wellness Network. I’m Jessica

(John) And I’m John!

(Jessica) And today we’re talking about the all-important emergency fund.

(John) Isn’t that the truth! As you may know, an emergency fund is just that – money you’ve stashed away for a rainy day. But how much should you actually have saved in case of an emergency?

(Jessica) At the minimum, it’s a good idea to set aside $1,000 as a place to start.

(John) Once you ...

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Financial Wellness Network Money Matters: Preparing for Recession

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(Jessica) Welcome to Money Matters on the Southern Bank Financial Wellness Network. I’m Jessica.

(John) And I’m John.

(Jessica) And today we’re talking about how to prepare your finances for a recession.

(John) Yeah, you know there are four important steps to help you prepare. Step one, don’t panic. Be aware of possibilities, but focus on the things you can control.

(Jessica) That’s right. Step two, dig into where your finances stand. Review any investments, savings, your emergency fund, income, and any debt.

(John) That’s right. Now, step three is you ...

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