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Martin Backhausen | Week 39: Build a Financial Cushion

Week 39: Build a Financial Cushion

Posted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! A financial cushion is extra money. It covers big surprises. It’s bigger than an emergency fund. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Aim for $2,000 over time. Save $15 a week. Open a savings account. Skip one meal out to find the money. Set up an automatic transfer. This makes saving easy….

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Martin Backhausen | Week 35: Save on Transportation

Week 35: Save on Transportation

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Transportation costs a lot. You can save money. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Check your car expenses. Gas, repairs, insurance. Try carpooling. It splits costs. Use public transit if you can. It’s cheaper. Bike or walk for short trips. It saves gas. Be careful with “cheap car” scams. Criminals sell broken…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 30: Build a Money Buffer

Week 30: Build a Money Buffer

Posted on December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! A money buffer is extra savings. It’s more than an emergency fund. It covers bigger surprises. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Aim for $1,000 over time. Save $10 a week. Open a savings account. Skip one movie to find the money. Set up an automatic transfer. This makes saving easy. Check…

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