Emergency Plan Should Include Financial Readiness, Advanced Preparation for the Unpredictable Can Pay Off
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Emergency Plan Should Include Financial Readiness, Advanced Preparation for the Unpredictable Can Pay Off Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding.“In an emergency of any kind, its going to be a lot easier to maintain your calm and ease your stress if you know right where your important financial documents and money are, and how to get to them quickly,” Consumer Credit Counseling Service program director Bettye DeRamus said.“Thats what we help our clients understand: its worth the investment of time now to save yourself panic or worry later.” Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests the following Top 10 tips when formulating a financial emergency plan: – Have an overall checklist in place before the emergency strikes, and if possible, review it before leaving your home; – Gather all financial records in one spot at home and one off-site.Equifax 1-800-685-1111 • www.equifax.com Experian 1-800-397-3742 • www.experian.com TransUnion 1-800-888-4213 • www.transunion.com Consumer Credit Counseling Service is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its Yorkville and Aurora locations.Be prepared.Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding.
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