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Old 01-25-2015 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ExAF
All of this strike talk got me thinking. Everyone should always be prepared for a strike or any other unexpected event. Each and every one of us should have accessible funds set aside equal to at least 6 months living expenses. If you don't, then start saving now. God forbid if in the future another 9-11 or strike should rear its ugly head, it's too late to start saving. Much easier to save when times are good. Personally, having been furloughed twice, my fund has considerably more thatn 6 months worth in it. YMMV. This has been a public service announcement.
Great advice! There is no excuse for any Delta pilot to not have six month's expenses saved. If you don't you need to talk to a financial advisor.

Cliff's notes version: don't carry revolving debt, don't buy toys on credit, set up automatic withdrawals into your savings vehicles.