Emergency Fund

 

Emergency Fund

Do you have enough money to cover an emergency? Look at your finances to determine how much you should be saving in preparation for the unexpected. A typical emergency fund should cover 3-6 months of expenses. 


Assumptions:
Current emergency funds available

$

Number of months you want the emergency funds to last

Number of months you think you will need to build an emergency fund

Expenses:

$

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

$

Childcare

$

Vehicle expenses (gas, repairs, etc.)

$

Other transportation expenses

$

Life insurance premiums (monthly)

$

Homeowners/renters insurance (monthly)

$

Automobile insurance (monthly)

$

Medical, dental and disability insurance (monthly)

$

Entertainment and dining

$

Recreation and travel

$

Club membership

$

Hobbies

$

Gifts

$

Major home improvements and furnishings

$

Professional services

$

Charitable Contributions

$


Results

Emergency Fund Analysis:

Monthly living expenses



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