Why a wallet full of credit cards is so not an emergency fund
Plan for emergencies instead of taking on dangerous high-interest debt.
4 min read
Feb 12, 2019
Kendall Little is a personal finance writer covering credit card news and advice at Bankrate. She is originally from metro Atlanta and holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Georgia in both journalism and film studies.
Before joining Bankrate in August 2018, Kendall worked in digital communications throughout various industries, including education, health care and television. Follow her on Twitter: @kendallnlittle.
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