emergency fund

Example Sentences

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“We’ve been asking for $500 million from the state budget to create an emergency fund for our immigrant workers affected by the raids,” said Veronica Alvarado with CNIWJ.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Many planners suggest people only contribute enough into a workplace retirement account to get the full employer match until their emergency fund is fulfilled.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

For many workers — such as single-earners, people whose jobs are not stable or those who support dependents — the standard emergency fund should cover six months of basic expenses, financial planners told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Having a three-to-six-month emergency fund has long been standard financial advice.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Inside were the four fifties and a two-word note that said emergency fund.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien