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    Emergency Savings Strategies

    Be prepared for the unexpected.

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  • Make sure you can get to your money

    The money set aside for an emergency should be liquid. In a crisis you’ll need to withdraw your funds fast.

  • Are you ready for an emergency? Most Americans aren’t.

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    Job loss

    Without a savings safety net, paying for your basic living expenses will be a struggle.

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    Car repair

    Even a minor car repair can be a major budget-buster.
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    Major home issue

    Appliances break, and natural disasters can damage your home, leading to costly repairs and replacements.
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    Travel emergency

    Rushing out of town for an emergency can mean expensive transportation and lodging costs.
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    Medical expenses

    Even with health insurance you’ll have deductibles, co-pays and uncovered costs.
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    Pet care expenses

    The well-being of your furry family member can be costly.

  • Did you know that...

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    44% of Americans

    cannot cover a $400 emergency expense1

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    $2,500

    is the average unexpected expense2

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    34% of American households

    had a major, unanticipated expense within the past year3

  • The CIT Bank Money Market account is ideal for emergencies

    It features one of the highest savings interest rates available today, easy access to your funds when you need them, and no opening or recurring monthly fees so you can build your cash reserve faster.

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    • $100 minimum opening deposit
    • Daily compounding interest
    • No monthly service fee
    • 24/7 secure online banking
    • FDIC insured
    • Award-winning bank

    Open an account

  • Take action with three simple steps

    1

    Be prepared

    When it comes to emergencies, it’s not “if,” it’s “when.” Building emergency savings takes time, so get started early, be realistic about how much you can save at the beginning, and add to your monthly contribution when you can.

    2

    Maximize your earning potential

    Open a CIT Bank Money Market Account. With a rate that’s more than 12 times higher than that of a traditional bank, your emergency savings will grow faster.5 You also get the benefit of daily compounding interest. 

    3

    Automate your savings

    Set up automatic weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deposits so that your emergency savings account continues to grow. Be committed to reaching your goal. 

  • Resources

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    Blogs

    For more tips on how to build your emergency fund, read our Emergency Savings blogs.

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    Calculator

    Use our calculator to determine how much you'll need in your emergency savings and how you can begin saving toward this important goal. 

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    Trends

     Check out the latest trends on saving for life's planned and unplanned events.

  • Make the smart choice for your savings

    Let CIT Bank help you reach your goals faster.

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