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Financial

Emergency Fund

An emergency fund is money set aside in an easily accessible account to cover unexpected expenses — job loss, medical bills, car repairs — without going into debt. The standard recommendation is 3 to 6 months of living expenses in an account you can access quickly.

In short

An emergency fund is 3 to 6 months of living expenses in an accessible account. It is your financial safety net for life's unexpected moments.

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