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Life is full of the unexpected.
Sadly, Americans are affected by weather-related disasters now more than ever before.
Last years natural disasters took nearly 600 lives and cost approximately $182.7 billion in total.
With natural disasters on the rise, youll absolutely need to be prepared for whatever comes your way.
This includes having a financial go bag at the ready.
Here are four specific categories of items youll want tobe sure you have in your financial go bag.