The Helper locomotive is there to assist trains to get over steep grades. This blog serves the same purpose. It is here to help give ideas to get you over those steep financial grades that lie ahead of you. I hope you enjoy!
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Just as the train approaches the steep hill the Helper locomotives latch on to assist the train over the grade. The Helper locomotives are a short term solution to immediate challenge the train faces. You should think of the financial safety net the same way. It is a bundle of liquid cash that helps your family get over short term challenges that come up in life.