Comments on: An Emergency Fund Is More than Just Money

By: Are You Prepared To Handle The Unexpected Twists In Life? | My Super-Charged Life

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:21:54 +0000

[...] to pay for 3 to 6 months of living expenses in case you lose your job or can’t work. Knowing that you have this cushion in the bank will help you sleep easier at night. An emergency fund will also lower your stress in the event of an unexpected disaster. [...]

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Links, Links and More Links! | Remodeling This Life — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:02:54 +0000

[...] Over at Frugal Dad, The Happy Rock guest posted about how an emergency fund is more than just money. [...]

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Links For Super-Charged Living - August 2, 2008 | My Super-Charged Life — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:48:54 +0000

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By: Weekend Reading Assignments & Random Quick Notes | 20s Money

Weekend Reading Assignments & Random Quick Notes | 20s Money — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:30:10 +0000

[...] article over at Frugal Dad about the importance of an Emergency Fund. While I agree it is an important aspect of your personal finance, be sure not to put too much [...]

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Best of the Web: Debt and Savings Edition (Ask Mr Credit Card’s Blog) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:36:47 +0000

[...] Dad has a guest post from the Happy Rock. This is a must read article. This is the lowdown on what an emergency fund really is – and why you absolutely need to have one to protect your [...]

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Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:47:26 +0000

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By: The Happy Rock

The Happy Rock — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:56:13 +0000

@Jason – Thanks for the compliment. I think I agree that the freedom aspect is the most invigorating and inspiring!

By: Guest Post @ Frugal Dad | The Happy Rock

Guest Post @ Frugal Dad | The Happy Rock — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:55:21 +0000

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By: The Happy Rock

The Happy Rock — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:23:14 +0000

@Another – Nice move starting an explicit emergency fund.

@Melaniesd – Sounds like you are starting some great habits. The emergency fund and those habits will set you up for big things.

@Frugal Bachelor – I agree that quitting a job isn’t necessarily a good use of the e-fund, but having an e-fund makes it possible to even consider taking a leap like that. If you knew you wanted to change jobs, I would probably build up the e-fund more than normal to make sure the transition went OK.

@Andy – Wow that is quite a big e-fund before debt. The reason the $1000 is a good number is because of the interest and pain that the debt causes. I personally would try and budget for bigger things that you know might happen, or keep a larger e-fund(3k-4kor so) if your income is shaky , but I might consider dumping the rest into your debt. The e-fund gets built up quickly with the cash from having no debt. Thanks for sharing!