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How Much Do I Need For Emergencies?

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You may decide to set aside at least three to six months of cash or liquid assets (investments you can easily convert to cash) in the event of a loss of job, medical emergency, short-term disability, etc. Use this calculator to help determine how much you need to set aside monthly or as a lump sum to create your desired emergency fund.

Assumptions	Input
Current gross monthly income	$
Current emergency funds available	$
Number of months for fund to last	(1-360)
Before tax return on savings: (%)	(0-12)%
Marginal tax bracket: (%)	(0-50)%
Number of months to accumulate funds	(1-360)

Expenses	Input
Total monthly living expenses, if plan to itemize below then leave at 0.	$

Or Itemize Monthly	Input
Mortgage payment or rent	$
Vacation home (mortgage)	$
Automobile loan(s)	$
Personal loan(s)	$
Charge accounts	$
Federal income taxes	$
State income taxes	$
FICA (social security taxes)	$
Real estate taxes	$
Other taxes	$
Utilities	$
Household repairs and maintenance	$
Food	$
Clothing and laundry	$
Educational expenses	$
Child care	$
Automobile expenses (gas, repairs, etc.)	$
Other transportation expenses	$
Life insurance premiums	$
Homeowners (renters) insurance	$
Automobile insurance	$
Medical, dental and disability insurance	$
Entertainment and dining	$
Recreation and travel	$
Club dues	$
Hobbies	$
Gifts	$
Major home improvements and furnishings	$
Professional services	$
Charitable contributions	$
Other and miscellaneous expenses	$

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Emergency fund analysis
Total monthly living expenses
Number of months
Emergency fund needed
Emergency fund (cash) available
Emergency fund shortfall/(surplus)

Recommended savings
Lump sum needed to fund shortfall/(surplus)
OR Monthly savings needed to fund shortfall/(surplus)
Monthly cash available for savings

Ratio analysis
Living expenses/earned income
Recommended savings/earned income

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  Loan Type	Today	Last Week
  30 Year Fixed	6.14%	6.26%
  15 Year Fixed	5.67%	5.77%
  1 Year ARM	6.02%	5.92%
  30 Year Fixed Jumbo	7.26%	7.36%
  5/1 ARM	5.81%	5.91%
  3/1 ARM	5.72%	5.70%

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  $30K Home Equity Loan	7.59%	7.63%
  $50K Home Equity Loan	7.19%	7.25%
  $75K Home Equity Loan	7.20%	7.26%
  $30K HELOC	5.15%	5.17%
  $50K HELOC	4.77%	4.80%
  $75K HELOC	4.77%	4.81%

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  MMA	2.43%	2.45%
  $10K MMA	2.70%	2.72%
  $25K MMA	3.03%	3.07%

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  36 Month Used Car Loan	7.08%	7.08%
  48 Month Used Car Loan	6.81%	6.80%

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