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Savings

Dollars & Diagnosis

Saving and Planning

Balancing the future with the present.

The Basics

Saving during treatment is a balance between future security and present-day flexibility.

Remember the Time Value of Money

Emergency Funds

Emergency funds help you avoid high-interest debt when surprises hit.

Retirement Plans

Borrowing from retirement accounts can trigger taxes or penalties, so check hardship exceptions first.

  • Might have high penalties
  • Might trigger taxes
  • Check for hardship exceptions

Life Insurance

Borrowing against life insurance may be possible, but it still has costs.