By MoneySense Staff on September 12, 2011
Estimated reading time: 1 minute

September 12 roundup

By MoneySense Staff on September 12, 2011
Estimated reading time: 1 minute

Assessing your budget, living with cheap money, emergency funds 101 and what's your credit card done for you lately?

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• So you made a budget, but no matter how you try, you just can’t stick to it. Welcome to the club. Could be that you need a new one, or maybe no budget at all.

• Interest rates are to remain at 1% for the foreseeable future. Does this mean debt levels will start to climb again?

• When it comes to your emergency fund, size matters. So how much is enough?

• The credit card industry is becoming hyper-competitive, so it pays to see what’s out there and compare it to your card. Here’s a rundown of the best perks.