Foundations

Emergency Fund Starter

Build your financial safety net

4 lessons

3 tools

2-4 weeks

beginner

About this path

Life happens. Job loss, car repairs, medical bills. This path will help you build an emergency fund so you're prepared for whatever comes your way without going into debt.

Path Steps

Why Emergency Funds Matter

LessonRequired

Learn why this is your first financial priority

Check Your Priorities

ToolRequired

See where emergency fund fits in your financial journey

High-Yield Savings Accounts

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Where to keep your emergency fund

Calculate Your Target

ToolRequired

Find out how much you need to save

Goal Set

You know your target emergency fund amount

Sinking Funds vs Emergency Funds

Lesson

Know the difference between planned and unplanned expenses

Automate Your Savings

Lesson

Set it and forget it strategies

System Created

You have a plan to reach your goal

Track Your Progress

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Watch your emergency fund grow

Tracking Started

You're officially building your safety net

What you'll achieve

Know how much emergency fund you need
Set up a high-yield savings account
Create a savings automation plan
Understand when to use (and not use) your fund
Track progress toward your goal

Milestones

1
Goal Set
You know your target emergency fund amount
2
System Created
You have a plan to reach your goal
3
Tracking Started
You're officially building your safety net