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Liquid EF

December 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments · Savings, budgeting

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how large an EF you should have.  I said it depends on whose being supported by the EF.  If you have other cash savings like short term and long term cash savings.  If you have a two income or one income family.  All details that factor into [...]

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The emergency fund

November 12th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Savings

With the economy the way it is, is the 3-6 month Emergency Fund enough?  Is 3 months now the absolutely bottom of the barrel?  Or is it enough?  What factors are involved in deciding?
First off, I think a 3 month EF can be more than adequate for some people.  A single person with few expenses [...]

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