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Construire un fonds d’urgence, pas un fonds pizza

Distinguez urgences et dépenses prévues, fixez un premier palier d’épargne et reconstituez votre réserve après un retrait.

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Notes et exemples originaux (en anglais)

Alex’s fridge has quit. Leo suggests emergency pizza. The savings account would like a second opinion.

Join Alex, Maya, Leo, Nina and Ben for a practical guide to emergency funds: what counts as an emergency, what belongs in a sinking fund, how to start with a manageable savings milestone, and how to rebuild after using the money.

Worked examples follow Alex from a $100 starting balance to a $500 first milestone, then through a $180 fridge repair and a nine-week refill plan. These are illustrative amounts, not universal savings targets.

CHAPTERS 00:00 The fridge resigns 00:18 Budget, sinking fund, or emergency? 01:04 Three questions before spending 01:44 Start with a realistic milestone 02:32 Where to keep the money 02:51 Use it, then refill it 03:37 The pizza verdict

YOUR FIRST STEP • Choose a realistic first milestone. • Choose a safe, accessible place for the money. • Write your rule for when to use it.

Plan predictable expenses. Protect against financial shocks. Rebuild after using the reserve.

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RESOURCES CFPB — An essential guide to building an emergency fund: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/an-essential-guide-to-building-an-emergency-fund/ Financial Consumer Agency of Canada — Setting up an emergency fund: https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/savings-investments/setting-up-emergency-funds.html

Original fictional characters. AI-generated voices and character animation, with locally animated teaching graphics and original sound effects. All amounts and situations are illustrative. General financial education; suitable targets and options depend on your circumstances.

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