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Emergency Fund

In plain English

Cash set aside for when life hits. A job loss, a car repair, a surprise bill. Usually three to six months of expenses.

The analogy

It's the airbag for your finances. You hope you never need it, but you're very glad it's there when you do.

Why it matters to you

Without one, a single bad month turns into credit-card debt. With one, a bad month is just a bad month.

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