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Having an emergency fund is great, but how can we ensure the money is there when we really need it? Setting aside money for a rainy day is a wise practice, but what happens when we start dipping into those means for things that aren't truly emergencies? On the next <a title="Faith &amp; Finance Live " href="/link/7b84257ef559466296641ee226017906.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faith &amp; Finance Live</a>, <a title="Rob West" href="/link/7b84257ef559466296641ee226017906.aspx#rob" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rob West</a> considers three questions we should ask before taking money from our emergency fund. Then, it&rsquo;s on to calls. That&rsquo;s Faith &amp; Finance Live&mdash;where biblical wisdom meets today&rsquo;s financial decisions&mdash;weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.
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Faith & Finance Live

3 Questions To Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund

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