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Building your emergency fund: Why, how and where to keep it

With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, unemployment numbers rising, and inflation causing spikes in the price of food and gas, now more than ever, you need an emergency fund. Six months’ worth of expenses is the rule of thumb, and you should set it aside in a separate savings account (i.e., not in a box under your bed).