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The Emergency Fund

Cash that turns a crisis into an inconvenience

A surprise $400 bill lands tomorrow. Could you pay it in cash? More than a third of US adults couldn't.

You'll find out

  • How many could pay $400 in cash
  • What a cushion changes
  • How big a cushion people aim for

Why it matters

Surprises are certain; only their dates aren't. A cushion decides whether a bad week becomes a debt.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 45 · Zone 5

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