Financial planners generally suggest that you should aim to save six months' worth of expenses for emergencies. And while this is a good goal, in this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses why there's a lot more to consider, and why building even a small emergency fund can be very important.
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Your Emergency Fund: How Much Do You Really Need?
Most financial planners suggest a six-month cushion, but there's a lot more to the story.
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