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QUIZ: SHOULD I USE MY EMERGENCY FUND?

A new water heater. A last-minute vacation. A reduction in hours at your job.
We’ve all experienced an expected expense or event that upends the best-laid
plans (and budgets).

If you’re facing a shortfall, you’re probably eyeing your emergency fund. Our
decision tree can help you decide when to use emergency funds.



Bottom line: Use your emergency fund only for those expenses that are truly
unexpected, unavoidable, or urgent, so when a financial emergency does arise,
you’re prepared. If you do use some of your emergency fund, make a plan to
rebuild it, too.


WHAT'S NEXT

 * How much do you need in your emergency fund? Get our top tips and use our
   emergency fund calculator.

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Real-life tips to help you build an emergency fund

Why you need an emergency fund (and how much you need)

This document is intended to be educational in nature and is not intended to be
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