The industry standard is to save three to six months of expenses in an emergency fund. However, this can feel daunting if you live paycheck to paycheck or if you have debt. But if you’re in either of ...

Job cuts are rising and hiring is slowing. And don't forget about inflation. Here’s why boosting your emergency fund now ...

Almost anything can throw your budget into chaos. It could be a surprise medical bill or even a flat tire. The problem is that you may not have enough funds on hand to cover it. In fact, many ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will not use any of the more than $5 billion in emergency funding it maintains to provide food assistance to needy families during the government shutdown, nor will ...

WSJ’s Farah Otero-Amad reports from the Food Bank for NYC’s Community Kitchen, which expects to see an increase in patrons as SNAP benefits face potential interruptions. Photo: Xavier Wang/WSJ Two ...

A federal judge in Boston indicated Thursday that she will intervene in a high-stakes fight over the Trump administration’s decision to not tap into billions of dollars in emergency funds to help ...

Where you put your money can matter almost as much as how much you have. And when it comes to your emergency savings, the cash you'll need if your car breaks down or your job suddenly disappears, ...

YORK, Pa. — Two York County nonprofit organizations are coming together to provide support to families who are in need of food assistance. On Monday, the York County Community Foundation launched its ...

Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency in Maryland on Thursday and announced $10 million in emergency food assistance as the federal shutdown entered its fourth week. The executive order comes ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Angela Roman, speaking just hours before federal judges ordered the Trump administration to ...

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy , and give us feedback . Texas Democratic lawmakers have urged Gov. Greg Abbott to use his ...