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How to start an emergency fund?

07 October 2021
Kevin Bacon
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 Emergency fund

You can use an emergency fund to cover all sorts of unexpected expenses - job loss, car repairs, large bills etc... You can make a list of the things you consider emergencies and what you'd use the fund for. Those are the main suggestions, but you only know what an emergency for you looks like! It’s like having insurance for the curve balls life throws your way. Having an emergency fund is one of the intelligent financial decisions you can make in life.

This is an easy two-step beginner guide on how to start your emergency fund savings today:  

STEP ONE: Budget, budget, budget!Can't stress that enough!

It always starts with a budget. So get ready, set, go! Set the budget of what you can easily save each pay! It will help you make sure you're not over planning - or under planning! Budgets are there to help you determine the amount you can safely assign to different accounts. Sometimes 5% to 10% of savings will fast track you to a solid emergency fund.

Thinking about 2 to 6 months of your current pay as an emergency fund is a good start, you can always add a bit more to it when you come into extra money!

Read more here onhow to make extra income!

STEP TWO: Have a separate accountand think about putting money in a place that generates profit: short term investment!

You can open an emergency account. A high profitable savings account will help you get there. Make sure you don't take any money out of that savings account. That will guarantee no cost on the account and a solid earning rate.

Read morehere on the good savings account to have!

Setting a separate bank account for emergency savings will also ensure you can constantly see how much you have. 

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