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Emergency Fund Calculator

Find your target emergency fund and how many months it takes to get there at your savings rate.

An emergency fund is the cash buffer that keeps a job loss, car repair or medical bill from becoming a debt spiral. A common target is three to six months of essential expenses, kept in a high-yield savings account you can reach instantly. Enter your numbers to see your target and how long it takes to get there.

$18,000
Your emergency-fund target
$16,000
Still to save
3 yrs 2 mo
Time to reach it
$15,200
You will contribute

Balance growth toward your target

Estimates only, for general information — not financial advice. Calculations run in your browser; nothing is stored.

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