If the pandemic has you reviewing your finances, and your approach to them, you’re not alone! A new survey says 58 percent of adults have “completely” changed how they think about money due to the pandemic. Almost as many (56%) believe how they define financial well-being is also altered since the pandemic.

I guess the bright side is we’re motivated to save more! The pandemic caused almost half of folks to increase the amount of money they believe they need in their rainy day or emergency fund. Respondents added one month of emergency expenses to their savings — an average of five months pre-pandemic to six months now.

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Old World Deli is Bellingham’s authentic delicatessen in the European fashion! You can dine-in, shop the market, and order wine, meat, cheese, and groceries for pick up or delivery!  Order online or visit them at 1228 N. State Street in Bellingham!  Check out their daily specials on Facebook to save money on your lunch or dinner.