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How to Start a Money Talk: Why Savings Matters - DW

Savings is a foundational piece to financial health since research has found that unexpected expenses, like car repairs, can become a hardship when people don’t have access to emergency savings funds. “When it comes to saving, the most important thing to do is to simply to start. Whether it's $1 a day or a few every month, it is important to have a plan. Talking to someone with experience can help see things from a different perspective. One of my favorite conversations to have with customers is to know what they are saving for and helping them figure out how

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