Friday, January 16, 2009

How Much Money is in Your Emergency Fund?

No matter what your income, all financial gurus recommend that you establish an emergency savings fund.  What constitutes an emergency?  Loss of a job, loss of your only means of transportation, an illness which keeps you from working. 

But the question many people struggle with is: how much should be in the emergency fund?  I've heard 6 months worth of money, 12 months, and 18 months.  Frugal Dad has a great post on this subject.  It's Emergency Funds on Steroids.  Check it out!

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