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1302 - Emergency Fund: How Much Do You Really Need in 2024? By Anna Cottrell

1302 - Emergency Fund: How Much Do You Really Need in 2024? By Anna Cottrell

Setting up an emergency fund is one of the fundamental pillars of financial well-being. And yes, saving can be hard, especially in 2024. According to…

Ask HTM - Roth Emergency Funds, Buying Out A Lease, & Financial Advice For Graduates #814

Ask HTM - Roth Emergency Funds, Buying Out A Lease, & Financial Advice For Graduates #814

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question y…

519: HSA vs. FSA and When to Drain Your Emergency Fund to Pay Off Debt

519: HSA vs. FSA and When to Drain Your Emergency Fund to Pay Off Debt

Want to know how to avoid capital gains on your next home sale? If you tune in, you may dodge a quarter-of-a-million-dollar bullet (or more!). What a…

Should I Use My Emergency Fund to Pay Off High Interest Debt? - Money Q&A

Should I Use My Emergency Fund to Pay Off High Interest Debt? - Money Q&A

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are to do a Money Q&A about Should I Use My Emergency Fund to Pay Off High Interest Debt? To…

Where to Hold Your Emergency Fund

Where to Hold Your Emergency Fund

Daniel and Allie talk through where to hold your emergency fund.

MtoM #158: Hospitalist Pays Off Student Loans in Just Over 2 Years and Finance 101: Emergency Funds

MtoM #158: Hospitalist Pays Off Student Loans in Just Over 2 Years and Finance 101: Emergency Funds

This hospitalist paid off $235,000 only 2 years out of residency. She has always been very debt averse and knew she wanted to get rid of it as quickl…

“I Spent My Emergency Fund. How Should I Rebuild My Budget?” (Encore)

“I Spent My Emergency Fund. How Should I Rebuild My Budget?” (Encore)

Money Rehabber Mary reached out to Nicole with some questions on how her son, Sean, should use his savings to buy a car. Then, Ida hit, Sean was evac…

Rich Girl Roundup: Do You Have Too Much Liquid Cash in Your Emergency Fund? Probably.

Rich Girl Roundup: Do You Have Too Much Liquid Cash in Your Emergency Fund? Probably.

Rich Girl Liz H. wanted to know: "How do I know if I'm too 'liquid?'" Chances are, you probably do have too much in your emergency fund—Katie and Hen…

Back to the Basics: Fast Cash & Managing Emergency Fund

Back to the Basics: Fast Cash & Managing Emergency Fund

Quint and Daniel talk about the next steps in the DIY process.

Can an HSA Also Be an Emergency Fund?

Can an HSA Also Be an Emergency Fund?

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Allie talk about utilizing an HSA as a backup emergency fund.

Money Market for Your Emergency Fund?

Money Market for Your Emergency Fund?

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Logan talk about money market funds and if they are a good place to put your emergency fund.

"When Should I Use My Emergency Fund?"

"When Should I Use My Emergency Fund?"

We get this question in different forms all the time - when exactly should you use your emergency fund, and what classifies as an emergency? We'll w…

09.01.23  BEST OF: Medical Bills And The No Surprises Act  /  Starting Your Emergency Fund

09.01.23 BEST OF: Medical Bills And The No Surprises Act / Starting Your Emergency Fund

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns Tuesday September 5 The No Surprises Act became law last year to eliminate …

How Much Should You Have Saved In Your Emergency Fund (By Financial Situation!) - Money Q&A

How Much Should You Have Saved In Your Emergency Fund (By Financial Situation!) - Money Q&A

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we’re going to talk about how much money should you have saved in your emergency fund by financial s…

06.08.23  Your Emergency Fund: The 1% Rule  /  25% Savings On Groceries

06.08.23 Your Emergency Fund: The 1% Rule / 25% Savings On Groceries

Generally, close to half of Americans can’t cover the inevitable $400 or more unexpected expense. The mentality of tapping a 401(k) has taken hold. R…

Do I Still Need an Emergency Fund When I'm Retired?

Do I Still Need an Emergency Fund When I'm Retired?

Once you're retired and have access to different sources of money, should you still keep an emergency fund - and if so, how much? We'll walk you thr…

418. Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? w/ Chen Chen Huo and Konstantin Weitz

418. Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? w/ Chen Chen Huo and Konstantin Weitz

While the title of this episode is controversial, the point of the Nexus APP and the message of Konstantin Weitz and Chen-Chen Huo shouldn't be. We a…

How to Get a Guaranteed 5% Return on Your Emergency Fund - Money Q&A

How to Get a Guaranteed 5% Return on Your Emergency Fund - Money Q&A

Today We Discuss: How to Get a Guaranteed 5% Return on Your Emergency Fund - Money Q&A Join Our Newsletter here! Learn to Invest with Index Fun…

02.21.23  Medical Bills And The No Surprises Act  /  Starting Your Emergency Fund

02.21.23 Medical Bills And The No Surprises Act / Starting Your Emergency Fund

The No Surprises Act became law last year to eliminate surprise medical billing, but most people don’t know what it is and what their rights are unde…

How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund?

How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund?

Should you keep a 3-month or 6-month emergency fund, and how do you start saving up for that? We'll walk you through that question and more in today…