emergencies

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On top of retirement, they also saved 10% of their take-home income for emergencies and future expenses, and tithed an additional 10% to their church.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

According to Warsh, quantitative easing is appropriate during emergencies but should be reversed during normal times to avoid inappropriate interference with the Treasury Department’s implementation of fiscal policies authorized by Congress.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The Jones Act was designed to preserve a domestic maritime industrial base and a pool of American mariners available during war or national emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“It’s the mayor’s role to be prepared and to coordinate before and during and after emergencies to ensure that the city is ready,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Tiny emergencies in the lives of people having them, but not really emergencies at all.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse