← All terms
🎯 Strategy
Emergency fund
“A safety net of cash — usually 3-6 months of fixed costs — kept somewhere safe and reachable.”
A safety net under a tightrope walker. You hope to never need it. You'd never walk without it.
— Cash
Real example
If your monthly costs are €2,000, an emergency fund is €6,000–€12,000 in a regular savings account.
⚠️ Educational only · Never financial advice · Read more