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It’s ‘Not What the Masses May Be Drawn To,’ But This Simple Move May Both Protect and Boost Your Retirement Savings

By Alisa Wolfson August 11, 2025 MarketWatch

A Vanguard study found that workers with even modest emergency savings contributed more to retirement and were less likely to tap those funds early. CFP Board Ambassador Brenton Harrison, CFP® notes that building an emergency fund not only provides a safety net, but it also fosters the confidence to take on more growth-oriented investments over time.

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Alisa Wolfson
August 11, 2025