WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - A group representing mayors of more than 1,000 U.S. cities has urged the Agriculture Department to use emergency funds to pay for food assistance benefits threatened by ...

Having an emergency fund is an important part of financial security. Setting money aside in an account where you can easily access it will ensure that you can pay for an unexpected expense, like a ...

Even as lawmakers in Congress were moving forward with a deal to reopen the federal government, state leaders stood by their plan Monday for an emergency fund designed as a response to the shutdown.

Financial educators say a surprising number of high earners lack the basics: no emergency fund, no health insurance, no long-term investments. When something unexpected happens — a medical emergency, ...

Start small by saving a fixed amount each month, separate from other financial goals, and in a few years, you’ll have a solid ...

Ugwanyi Charles warns that withheld funds and failing primary health centres threaten disease prevention and national health security.

At the Mint Money Festival, insurance experts unpack why health policies trigger so many complaints, whether an emergency fund can replace cover, and how to choose the right plan.