Save 3 to 6 months of expenses
It’s time to fully fund your emergency savings to cover 3 to 6 months of expenses in case of life’s unforeseen events. This will help you stay out of debt and pay for unexpected events in cash.
1. Adjust your budget.
Your 3 to 6 months of savings will cover food, housing, utilities, transportation, and other necessary expenses in case there is a loss of income.
Use our Freedom Savings Calculator to know how much you need to save for 3 to 6 months of expenses.
Another way to build your savings? Any money previously used to pay off your debt can now be added to your savings instead.
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This information may help you analyze your financial needs. It is based on information and assumptions provided by you regarding your goals, expectations and financial situation.
2. Open a separate savings account.
A separate savings account helps you earn interest on the money you’re saving while keeping your 3 to 6 months of expenses out of sight and out of mind.
Learn More About Our Savings OptionsTo open a Savings account now, simply choose Apply Now at the top of this page and select Deposit Account.
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3. Set up automatic transfers.
Automatically transferring a portion of your paycheck into your savings is a simple way to reach your goal faster.
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Save 3 to 6 months of expenses - Milestone 4
"I’m a first-generation college student and am debt free. I haven’t taken out any loans for school. Even though I got laid off, I had a 6-month emergency fund, so I didn’t need to worry. The security of having money saved up for bills and necessities kept me at peace. I’m now saving up for retirement and waiting for the day I can give like no one else because I’ve been fortunate enough to learn the values of a budget, saving and investing!"
Destiny — Casselberry, FL