Emily Morgan

Emily Morgan is a staff writer and editor at Fit My Money. Being in the financial industry for 6+ years she enjoys sharing personal experience, effective tips, and services reviews to help the customers make only the right steps when it comes to money.

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How Much Should You Have in an Emergency Fund? (Expert Roundup)

Last Updated June 16, 2020

You have definitely heard the advice that you’d better have an emergency fund to pay for unexpected expenses thus protecting yourself from unanticipated events. Money philosophies may differ, but most financial experts agree that for a healthy financial plan it’s necessary to have some cash set aside for emergencies.

We are sure that guessing is not the best way for making financial decisions. So we decided to ask financial experts what would they answer to a person asking “How much money should I have saved in an emergency fund?” And we’ve got a bunch of great tips we can now share with you.

Lifestyle Inflation Definition and How to Cope with It

Last Updated March 18, 2020

Has the quality of your life changed since graduation? Have you started making more purchases once you’ve been promoted?

Did you know that such changes in life have a special name? We are talking about lifestyle inflation.

What does it mean? Why does it happen? Are there any negative impacts it may have on your financial stability?

Read on to learn more about this notion and the best ways to manage your lifestyle inflation.

Where to Find Help to Pay Rent? Here Are a Few Prompts

Last Updated April 25, 2020

Considering the fact that many people tend to live paycheck to paycheck trying to make ends meet and don’t have emergency savings ready to support through the hard times, it’s not surprising that many consumers need help paying rent.

Often this short-term hardship happens during the employment changes, important life events or urgent health issues that require lots of funds. As a result, people think “I need help paying my rent asap”.

Here are the best options and the most comfortable ways out of this temporary issue. Select the most affordable and suitable solution for you.

How to Get Medical Bill Assistance When You Can’t Afford the Cost

Last Updated February 14, 2020

Even those who are young and healthy need to think about their future beforehand. A medical emergency may hit you or anyone from your relatives all of a sudden leaving you unprepared. The healthcare is really expensive in the USA, so facing an urgent illness or medical procedure can reach thousands of dollars.

How can you afford to pay the hospital bills?

Here is your guide on how to get medical bill assistance and cover the costs even if you don’t have health insurance.

How to Repair Credit? Do It Yourself or Apply to the Best Credit Repair Companies

Last Updated February 26, 2020

"In times past, your social security number was the most influential number known to man… However, there is a three-digit number that is giving the social security number a run for its money…"

- Cornelius J., The Credit Repair Book: The Credit Repair Company's "Secret Weapon"

Have you ever thought about improving your credit score? Do you know how many benefits you may get if you finally manage to do it?

In fact, boosting your score may result in having lower interest rates for various loans and better lending options.

DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation – Interview with Robert M. Church

Last Updated February 14, 2020

Robert M. Church, M.Ed, BS, the Executive Director of the DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation kindly agreed to answer a few questions about the project. Here is what he told us.

How to Reach Your 2020 Financial Goals with Budgeting Worksheets

Last Updated April 17, 2020

Annual income – twenty pounds, annual expenditure – nineteen six, result – happiness. Annual income – twenty pounds, annual expenditure – twenty pounds, result - misery.

- Wilkins Micawber, a clerk in Charles Dickens's 1850 novel David Copperfield

Americans know they need to create a household budget and stick to it. But do you know how many Americans follow it? Well, the answer may surprise you.

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