emergency fund Archives - Flow Financial Planning

Flow FP's block woman contemplates her emergency fund.

Emergency funds. Yes, they’re boring. But do you actually have one that’s big enough?

You cannot cruise the internet without tripping over articles about the partial government shutdown and the increasingly horrible effects it’s having on many government workers and their finances and their psyches.
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Retirement is so far away it isn’t real. How can you make sure you’re still saving enough? (Video)

If you’re 30 or 40, retirement can be decades off, and so it’s really hard to envision yourself as a retired person.

Pay Attention to Your Spending on Amazon (Video)

You can buy anything on Amazon. And they make it reeeeal easy to do so.
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Should I Use a Roboadvisor? (Video)

Is a roboadvisor right for your investing and financial needs? Read More

How Do I Get Started Donating (More) to Charity? (Video)

Do you want to give more to charity? But you can’t take that first step? Here’s a way to just Make It Happen.

Yes, Even If You’re Good at Saving, You Should Still Track Your Spending (Video)

A short, simple exercise to reintroduce a bit of awareness into your spending habits.

Are You “Bad at Finances”? Pshaw! (Video)

Do you find yourself wanting someone else to “just take care of my finances for me, please!”?

Do You Control Your Money? Or Does Your Money Control You? (Video)

Are you using your money to move closer to the values you cherish, and the life you want? Or does money just happen to you?

Travel Is Important. So Make It Part of Your Plan. (Video)

Are you proud of all the travel you do? Why not?! Travel is wonderful! Make sure you honor that while not unwittingly sacrificing other values and goals in your life.Read More

Higher Salary or More Equity: Which Should You Choose? (Video)

Working in tech, you likely have had to make this decision at some point. Or you will soon. The answer is not obvious! Nor is it the same for you as it is for someone else.