How Much Do I Need For Emergencies?

It is prudent planning to have at least three to six months of liquid/cash assets set aside in the event of a loss of job, medical emergency, short-term disability, etc. Use this calculator to help determine how much you need to set aside monthly or as a lump sum to create an emergency fund.

Assumptions

Current gross monthly income ($)

Current emergency funds available ($)

Number of months for fund to last (1 a 360)

Before tax return on savings (-12% a 12%)

Marginal tax bracket (0% a 75%)

Number of months to accumulate funds (1 a 360)

Expenses

Total monthly living expenses, if plan to itemize below then leave at 0. ($)

Or Itemize Monthly

Mortgage payment or rent ($)

Vacation home (mortgage) ($)

Automobile loan(s) ($)

Personal loan(s) ($)

Charge accounts ($)

Federal income taxes ($)

Provincial income taxes ($)

Real estate taxes ($)

Other taxes ($)

Utilities ($)

Household repairs and maintenance ($)

Food ($)

Clothing and laundry ($)

Educational expenses ($)

Child care ($)

Automobile expenses (gas, repairs, etc.) ($)

Other transportation expenses ($)

Life insurance premiums ($)

Homeowners (renters) insurance ($)

Automobile insurance ($)

Medical, dental and disability insurance ($)

Entertainment and dining ($)

Recreation and travel ($)

Club dues ($)

Hobbies ($)

Gifts ($)

Major home improvements and furnishings ($)

Professional services ($)

Charitable contributions ($)

Other and miscellaneous expenses ($)

Esta información puede ayudarle a analizar sus necesidades financieras. Se basa en la información y las suposiciones que usted proporciona sobre sus objetivos, expectativas y situación financiera. De los cálculos no se deduce que la empresa asuma ninguna obligación fiduciaria. Los cálculos proporcionados no deben interpretarse como asesoramiento financiero, jurídico o fiscal. Además, esta información no debe considerarse como la única fuente de información. Esta información procede de fuentes que consideramos confiables, pero no podemos garantizar su exactitud. Las ilustraciones hipotéticas pueden proporcionar información sobre el rendimiento histórico o actual. Los resultados pasados no garantizan ni indican resultados futuros.

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