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What is anEMERGENCY FUND?
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A C A D E M I C D E F I N I T I O N
An account that is used to set aside funds to be used in an emergency, such as the
loss of a job, an illness or a major expense.
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R E A L - W O R L D D E F I N I T I O N
An easily accessible stash of money for use only in case of an emergency.
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6 STEPS TO BUILDING
AN EMERGENCY FUND
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START ONE
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WHO?Everyone!
WHY?Life is unpredictable, and all it takes is one obstacle to derail your financial routine. An emergency fund minimizes the stress and damage caused by surprise expenses.
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KEEP IT CLOSE
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HANDYYour emergency fund needs to be accessible, so when it’s needed, you can get to it fast.
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SEPARATEAn interest-bearing savings account is the perfect place for your emergency fund.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR UNKNOWNS
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VS.
UNKNOWN UNKNOWNS
KNOWN UNKNOWNS
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UNKNOWN UNKNOWNS Unknown unknown expenses
are the expenses that are truly unpredictable.
You don’t know when they will happen, what they will be or how much you’ll need.
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UNKNOWN UNKNOWNS Unknown unknowns are the
motivation for creating an emergency fund.
E X A M P L E S• Sudden unemployment• Health emergencies• Accidents• Bereavement travel
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KNOWN UNKNOWNS
Known unknowns are expenses that are somewhat predictable.
You don’t know exactly when they will happen, but you know that it’s only a matter of time.
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KNOWN UNKNOWNS Known unknowns should be
budgeted for separately, outside of your emergency fund.
E X A M P L E S• Major car repairs• Pet care• Home repair• Replacing a major appliance
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DEFINE EMERGENCY
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Emergencies come in many
different forms. Any situation that
threatens your cash flow is appropriate for your
emergency fund to step in and handle.
E X A M P L E S• Being out of work for an
extended period of time• Needing to take care of a
loved one• Waiting for an insurance
reimbursement
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CALCULATE YOUR GOAL
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EMERGENCYMonthly Expenses
Emergency Fund Size
$ 500 $ 3,000$ 1,000 $ 6,000$ 1,500 $ 9,000$ 2,000 $ 12,000$ 2,500 $ 15,000
Monthly Expenses
Emergency Fund Size
$ 3,000 $ 18,000$ 3,500 $ 21,000$ 4,000 $ 24,000$ 4,500 $ 27,000$ 5,000 $ 30,000
SIX MONTHS OF EXPENSES
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STICK WITH IT
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Six months of expenses is an intimidating target.
Set incremental benchmarks—$500, then $1,000 and so on.SMALL STEPS
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A healthy emergency fund takes time to build.
Be patient, keep reaching for that goal and only touch your fund if there’s a true emergency.PATIENCE
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Source: Get Rich Slowly, Investopia
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