Emergency fund

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Stability

Learn when, how much and how to build a cash reserve for personal emergencies.

Build enough available cash to cover income fluctuations and essential expenses.

Start with weeks and grow in stages

Do not aim for the ideal amount immediately. Start with two to four weeks of expenses and build towards three months.

  • Prioritise essential expenses.
  • Include insurance and basic transport.
  • Review the target when your employment changes.

Liquidity before investment

The fund must be quickly accessible. A safety reserve serves a different purpose from medium-term investments.

Using and replenishing the fund

If you use the fund, set a replenishment rule to reach the target again within a short, realistic timeframe.

Next step

To bring these habits together in one tool, visit the Prism Finance website or app.

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