People are going through tough financial times all over the planet, but that doesn't mean you can't take just a few steps to make your dollars go further.<br />Certified Financial Planner Angela Moore says her number one tip is to automate your finances: as soon as possible, and as much as possible.<br />According to Business Insider, Moore suggests reevaluating your budget periodically. If you lose your job, what could you do without?<br />At the same time, begin building your emergency fund if you haven't already. One tip is to try living on the hypothetical unemployment budget, and bank the difference.<br />Finally, build three separate accounts. The first is for your monthly costs, and the second is for your emergency fund.<br />The third is a sinking fund for irregular expenses you know are coming up, such as holidays, vacations, or dental or medical work. Automate them all!
