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
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
She already has a small emergency fund, but having more savings now would significantly increase her peace of mind and reduce her reliance on her son.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Read more: Your emergency fund might be too big.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Inside were the four fifties and a two-word note that said emergency fund.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
