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Half of U.S. households lost income due to Covid-19, highlighting the need to prepare for unexpected and critical personal finance issues.

Access to cash is critical, not only an emergency fund, but if available, a home equity line of credit and after-tax retirement savings like Roth IRAs which can be tapped without a big tax hit.

Financial documents, from investment and banking accounts to Social Security and wills, all need to be stored in a secure but accessible place, whether that be a safe or encrypted drive.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/01/financial-first-aid-kit-how-to-prepare-for-sudden-money-issues.html