Section · 08

On financial security.

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Woman looking at a suspicious text message on her phone while sitting at a desk with bills and a laptop

Saving August 11, 2026

AI-Powered Phishing and "Quishing" Scams Are Surging in 2026: What Women Managing Household Finances Need to Know

AI has removed the warning signs we were all taught to look for, and QR codes bypass email filters entirely. What still works to protect household money.

Jar labeled emergency fund filled with cash on a kitchen counter

Saving August 20, 2024

How to Build a 6-Month Emergency Fund (Even If You're Starting From Zero)

A practical, milestone-based plan to build a six-month emergency fund from $0 — including where to keep it, how fast to fill it, and when to use it.

Glass jar filled with cash labeled emergency fund sitting on a kitchen counter

Saving March 8, 2022

How Much Should You Have in an Emergency Fund?

Wondering how much emergency fund you really need? Here's what the data says about right-sizing your safety net for income, dependents, and risk.