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Emergency Fund Calculator

Estimate how much emergency savings you may want, how many months your current savings cover, and how long it could take to reach your target.

Plan your emergency savings

Choose a planning target that fits your circumstances. Three to six months is a common benchmark, but some households may prefer more.

What is an emergency fund?

An emergency fund is money set aside for unexpected expenses or a temporary loss of income, such as a major repair, medical bill, or job disruption.

How the calculator works

The calculator multiplies your essential monthly expenses by the number of months you choose. It then compares that target with your current emergency savings.

What counts as essential expenses?

Essential expenses may include housing, utilities, basic groceries, insurance, health care, transportation, child care, and minimum required debt payments.

Choosing a target

Three to six months of essential expenses is a commonly cited benchmark, but the appropriate amount depends on factors such as income stability, dependents, job security, insurance, and access to other financial resources.

Important limitation

This calculator is a planning tool, not a requirement or individualized financial recommendation. Your appropriate emergency reserve may be higher or lower than the examples shown.

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