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Prepare for the unexpected by setting aside three to six months' living expenses. That way you'll avoid taking on new debt or raiding your investments if your car breaks down or if you find yourself out of a job. Use this Emergency Fund Calculator to see how much you need to set aside.

Keep your emergency fund money where it's readily accessible, such as in a savings or money market account, and resist the temptation to dip into it for anything but true emergencies, such as illness or unemployment. If you do end up using some of your fund, replace it as soon as possible.

Emergency Fund Calculator

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