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Your Emergency Fund Shouldn’t Be a Mystery

Jan 02, 2026
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Do you actually know how much you’d need in an emergency?

 

Or are you just guessing?

 

“Three months of expenses” is often thrown around—but what does that really mean for you?

 

An emergency fund shouldn’t be a vague idea.

 

It should be a clear number based on your lifestyle, your family, and your reality.

 

When your emergency savings are specific, they become motivating.

 

It’s no longer just “extra money” it’s peace of mind in real form.

 

Let me walk through how to calculate your real number and create a plan that fits. Watch my video discussing Emergency Funds. Play now.

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