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This blog highlights the importance of financial literacy for teens and young adults, covering key benefits like budgeting, saving, avoiding debt, and building financial independence.

Financial markets are surprisingly settled after weekend news of the US bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities with both Asian and European equity markets showing only small declines while US yields are slightly lower. Crude oil markets are currently flattish after having jumped 2%.

Markets appear to be rebounding this morning after a dip lower on Friday following Israel/Iran tensions that spooked the market. US and Saudi are calling for calm and de-escalation, remains to be seen how events will play out.

This blog explains how much you should save in an emergency fund based on your financial situation, job stability, and lifestyle. It provides practical tips on building and maintaining a safety net to handle unexpected expenses confidently.

Based on initial unemployment claims which have been flatlining, there is little to suggest employment remains at risk at this point in time. JOLTS, ADP and Non-Farm payrolls on Tues/Wed/Fri are all expected to show some moderation vs. April figures but still firmly in expansionary territory.