By Emily Guy Birken July 29, 2023 We all know that we’re supposed to be have an emergency fund equal to at least three months’ worth of expenses. Unfortunately, many of us are not in that position: 37% of American adults couldn’t cover a $400 emergency expense with cash. Perhaps it has something to … Continue reading How to build an emergency fund when you live paycheck to paycheck
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Grubhub just rolled out new emergency safety features for gig workers with RapidSOS
By Jessica Bursztynsky January 19, 2023 Grubhub is partnering with RapidSOS, a third-party service that connects users with safety agents, in the hopes that it’ll boost courier protection, the companies announced Thursday. When gig workers call 911 through the Grubhub for Drivers app, RapidSOS will share information like dynamic location and caller ID directly … Continue reading Grubhub just rolled out new emergency safety features for gig workers with RapidSOS
Three things any leader can learn from the emergency room
By Louis Venezia December 12, 2022 Most people hate hospitals. They hate the smell. They hate waiting in the emergency room to splint a broken finger. They hate visiting sick relatives. They hate gathering for the last moments of a loved one’s life. They hate being told what to do by a gaggle of … Continue reading Three things any leader can learn from the emergency room
How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be as a Business Owner?
Choncé Maddox — March 15, 2019 — March 15, 2019 There’s no denying it. All business owners need a solid emergency fund. While you are in charge of your own income, it’s bound to fluctuate and you may have some rougher months as a result. This is why it’s best to be prepared with a … Continue reading How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be as a Business Owner?
The Difference Between a Money Cushion and Emergency Fund
Lauren Bowling — January 23, 2017 — January 23, 2017 For most people saving money may seem like a low priority. Our brains are usually too tuned in to the instant gratification of spending, but having a money cushion and an emergency fund are an important part of your financial well-being. Wait a minute, I … Continue reading The Difference Between a Money Cushion and Emergency Fund
Social Media Emergency: 10 Questions
by Carol Stephen November 24, 2015 Follow @Carol_StephenNovember 24, 2015 Social Media Emergency: Ten Questions During the last few days, there has been a terrible attack on Paris. Many people stopped what they were doing to share their sympathy and outrage. As a social media manager, what do you do when such an attack occurs? … Continue reading Social Media Emergency: 10 Questions