Have a Plan for Emergencies
An adequate emergency fund should:
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Be in a place that's safe
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Return a better interest rate than a checking account
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Be completely liquid
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Be separate from your checking account and be funded systematically
Keep a “Stash of Cash”
As a general rule of thumb, you should keep a minimum of three months income or salary—preferably six months—where it can be readily accessed in case of emergency.