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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Choose an option
A pair of shoes that you wear to school
A stock that fluctuates in value
Money in a bank account that is set aside for unexpected expenses
Money in a bank account to pay your monthly bills
1 month
2-3 weeks
9 days
3-6 months
In case of an unexpected emergency
In case of an unexpected financial change
To avoid going into debt
All of the above
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