How Micro-Saving Can Boost Your Emergency Fund

Building up an emergency fund can be a real struggle and many Americans are unprepared for unexpected expenses. According to a January 2025 U.S. News & World Report survey, 42% of Americans don’t have an emergency fund and 40% couldn’t pay for a $1,000 emergency expense. Many feel like it’s impossible to build up an emergency fund for tomorrow’s possibilities with so many pressing bills that are real and imminent. You don’t necessarily have to save large amounts of money each month to build up your emer ...