Emergency Fund Calculator

Calculate how much you need in your emergency fund and track your progress toward financial security.

Your Information

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Rent, utilities, food, insurance, minimum payments

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Money set aside for emergencies only

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How much you can save each month

This affects how many months of expenses you should save

Emergency Fund Target

$24,000

6 months of expenses

Progress33%

You have some coverage, but need to build more.

Current Coverage

2.0 months

Still Needed

$16,000

Time to Goal

32 months

At $500/month

Emergency Fund Best Practices

What to Include

  • ✓ Rent or mortgage payment
  • ✓ Utilities (electric, water, gas)
  • ✓ Groceries (not dining out)
  • ✓ Health insurance premiums
  • ✓ Minimum debt payments
  • ✓ Transportation basics

Where to Keep It

  • ✓ High-yield savings account
  • ✓ Money market account
  • ✗ Not in stocks or investments
  • ✗ Not in checking (too easy to spend)
  • ✗ Not in CDs (not liquid enough)

Track Your Emergency Fund Progress

Connect your bank accounts and Adphex will track your emergency fund, categorize expenses, and help you reach your goal faster.