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An emergency fund calculator tells you how many months of living expenses your savings cover. Financial advisors recommend 3–6 months for employed workers and 6–12 months for self-employed or variable income earners.

公式

fund_amount = monthly_expenses × months_of_coverage (typically 3–6 months)
exp_monthly
Monthly expenses ($) — Average monthly spending
months
Months of coverage (months) — How many months to cover (3–6 recommended)
fund
Emergency fund ($) — Total amount to save

ステップバイステップガイド

  1. 1Months of Coverage = Emergency Fund ÷ Monthly Expenses
  2. 2Monthly expenses include rent, food, utilities, insurance, and minimum debt payments
  3. 3Does not include discretionary spending like dining out or holidays
  4. 4Aim for the higher end if you have dependents or variable income

解いた例

入力
$15,000 saved, $3,000/month expenses
結果
5 months coverage — Adequate
入力
$6,000 saved, $2,000/month
結果
3 months — Minimum acceptable
入力
$50,000 saved, $5,000/month
結果
10 months — Excellent for self-employed

よくある質問

How many months should my emergency fund cover?

3 months: minimum. 6 months: comfortable. 12 months: very conservative (useful if unemployed long-term).

What expenses should I include?

Housing, utilities, food, insurance, minimum debt payments. Exclude: vacations, hobbies, non-essential spending.

Where should I keep emergency funds?

High-yield savings account (currently 4–5% APY in US). Liquid, insured, accessible. Avoid stocks (too volatile) or under mattress (unsafe).

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