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Should Recent Weather Events Impact Your Emergency Fund?

The Motivated MD

If our family were to evacuate for a severe weather event and return to find a completely destroyed home or town, what would that look like financially? You have all seen it over the past week. The devastation that wrecked Asheville, NC, amongst so many other areas along Hurricane Helene’s pathway. The destruction was truly apocalyptic.

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Choosing to Rent or Buy a Home in 2025

The Motivated MD

There are also homeowners insurance costs, property taxes, flood insurance (depending on where you live), any upgrades to the home, utilities (sometimes included in rent expenses), upfront costs to include a downpayment, and closing fees. I know firsthand how much anxiety can come when deciding to rent or buy a home. This is no easy feat.

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