Unexpected emergencies — like when your tire blows out on the highway or you fracture your ankle on vacation — can be really stressful events. They also can be really expensive. And because you don’t ...

The average tax refund last season was $2,753, a healthy start to any emergency fund. Even before employers send out tax documents, you can select a tax professional or tax-filing software.

Having an emergency fund makes it easier to avoid debt—and the expensive interest charges that may come along with it. Saving $1,000 for emergencies is a good place to start and it’s better to ...