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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. In our experience, life’s unexpected emergencies tend to be higher than $1000.