How much emergency fund should you set aside
Erin asks how many months of expenses to reserve for emergencies. Dave says three to six months depends on job stability and self employment. If both work steady jobs, three to four months may suffice. if one is self employed or relies on commissions, five to six months is wiser. Dave Ramsey explains growth in stock mutual funds and Roth IRAs. The fund value rises when the overall stock group gains, even as some stocks fall.
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U.S. economy grows 2 percent in second quarter
The Commerce Department reports the GDP rose at a 2 percent annual rate in the April-June period, down from 3.1 percent in Q1. Growth likely slows further amid global weakness and trade tensions, with consumer spending and business investment easing while government spending and exports edge higher.
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Income inequality widens in 2018 across US regions
U S Census figures show the Gini index rising from 0.482 in 2017 to 0.485 in 2018, marking the steepest gap between rich and poor in over five decades. While median income reached a records high near $62,000, gains were uneven, boosted by coastal wealth and 2017 tax cuts, with California Texas Virginia among the states posting large inequality increases.
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McDonalds to test plant based PLT burger in Ontario
McDonalds plans a 12 week test of a PLT burger in 28 Southwestern Ontario restaurants by month end. The plant based patty uses Beyond Meat ingredients and will be grilled on the same surface as meat. The move follows Burger King’s earlier Impossible Foods test and reflects growing interest in plant based options among meat eaters.
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