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Money lessons nobody taught us in school

Short, practical explainers I share with clients. Read them, use them, and bring your questions to our call.

Build a budget that works

A budget isn't a punishment — it's a plan for money you already have. Start with the basics:

  1. Step 1. Track income and expenses

    For one month, write down everything. No judgment — you just need the real picture.

  2. Step 2. Identify needs vs. wants

    Housing, food, transportation, insurance are needs. Everything else gets ranked.

  3. Step 3. Set realistic goals

    Small and consistent beats big and abandoned. Pick one goal for the next 90 days.

Saving and emergency funds are cousins, not twins

Savings account

For planned expenses and short-to-medium-term goals — a future purchase or experience you can see coming.

Example: buying a laptop next year.

Emergency fund

Strictly for unexpected, urgent expenses you can't cover with regular income. It's a safety net, not a spending account.

Example: the car breaks down today.

Which one do I use?

  • Planning a vacationSavings Account
  • Sudden job lossEmergency Fund
  • Buying holiday giftsSavings Account
  • Medical emergencyEmergency Fund
  • Saving for a new phoneSavings Account
  • Unexpected home repairsEmergency Fund
  • Buying concert ticketsSavings Account
  • A sudden legal expenseEmergency Fund
  • Planning a baby showerSavings Account
  • Unexpected travel expensesEmergency Fund

Why life insurance matters now

41%

of American households have no life insurance coverage.

33%

don't have enough coverage.

Life insurance isn't something we learn in school or in our communities — but it can create wealth for generations. The cheapest and easiest time to buy it is almost always today.

Have a question about your own numbers?

Bring it to a free call. I'll walk you through it in plain English.

imaness@primerica.com