Tariffs Got You Shook?! Build a War Chest, You Must!

Fear the Tariffs We Do?

Hmm tariffs rise prices may. Fear a path to the dark side it is. But prepare we must! A self made millionaire Ramit Sethi speaks. A 'war chest,' build one he says. Like credits in a smuggler's hold safe they must be.

Emergency Fund the Force's Shield

An emergency fund essential it is. Three to six months some say. Sethi bolder he is! One year's worth he recommends. Save even a little you must. Better than nothing it is. 'Do or do not there is no try,' as I always say.

Spending Control You Must

Discretionary spending a weakness it can be. Cut back you must! Eating out travel drinks... Reduce reduce! Like Darth Vader choking a subordinate aggressive you must be! A mindset shift needed it is. 'Bold moves,' make them Sethi says. Avoid the financial wall you will.

Big Purchases Halted They Are?

A new car? A house perhaps? Pause you should. 'Laid off,' you are six months from now what then? A plan have you? Ready for the purchase you are not unless prepared you are hmm?

Debts a Sarlacc Pit They Are

Pay minimums only! Like Han Solo evading Imperial patrols focus on survival you must. Extra payments pause them. Even high interest debt? Hate it Sethi does! But protect yourself you must. Keep debts in good standing yes. Emergency savings prioritized they are.

Investments Rethink You Should?

A year's expenses not saved yet? Reduce investments consider it you must. Serious this is! Investing for thirty years from now you are. But 'laid off' you are now? Trouble you are in! Reduce 401(k) contributions. The matching percentage meet it you should. Extra cash to savings direct it you must.