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Emergency Fund

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Emergency Fund

Prepare for the unexpected by saving three to six months of living expenses. An emergency fund should be easy to access in the event of unemployment, illness or a major unplanned expense. Use this calculator to see how much you need to put aside for your emergency fund.

Assumptions:
Current emergency funds available $
Number of months you want the emergency funds to last  
Number of months over which you want to accumulate your emergency fund  

Expenses:
Total monthly living expenses. If you plan to itemize (below), leave blank $

or Itemize Monthly:
Mortgage or rent payment $
Vacation home (mortgage) $
Automobile loan(s) $
Personal loan(s) $
Charge accounts $
Federal income tax (per month) $
State income tax (per month) $
FICA (social security tax - per month) $
Real estate taxes - monthly $
Other taxes $
Utilities $
Household repairs and maintenance $
Food $
Clothing and laundry $
Educational expenses $
Child care $
Automobile expenses (gas, repairs, etc.) $
Other transportation expenses $
Life insurance premiums - monthly $
Homeowners/renters insurance (monthly) $
Automobile insurance (monthly) $
Medical, dental and disability insurance $
Entertainment and dining $
Recreation and travel $
Club dues $
Hobbies $
Gifts $
Major home improvements and furnishings $
Professional services $
Contributions $
 

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