Emergency Fund

What’s an emergency fund, and why is it important?

An emergency fund is money set aside for unexpected expenses

Major injury, sickness or anything that could leave you jobless

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An emergency fund it the cost of living * X months

Most emergency funds cover 3-6 months of living

Having an emergency fund can help prevent going into debt

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Emergency funds can be set aside in a savings account that you can easily withdraw from

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How much should you have in an emergency fund? Typically a good emergency fund will be able to last you 3-6 months of your living expenses

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So if it costs you $100 a month to live, then you should have at least $300-$600 in a savings account

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