Where should I keep my emergency fund?

In a high-yield savings account (HYSA) — liquid enough to access immediately, but separate enough that you won't spend it casually. Look for accounts offering 4-5% APY.

What counts as a monthly expense?

Include essentials only: rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, insurance, minimum debt payments, and transportation. Exclude entertainment, dining out, and other discretionary spending.

How long does it take to build an emergency fund?

If you save $500/month and need $21,000 (6 months of $3,500 expenses), it takes about 3.5 years. Start with a mini goal of $1,000 for small emergencies, then build to 3 months, then 6 months. Automate transfers to make it painless.

Notfallfonds-Rechner

Berechnen Sie die ideale Größe Ihres Notfallfonds anhand Ihrer Ausgaben.

Monatliche Grundausgaben

Jobsicherheit

Anzahl Unterhaltsberechtigter

Empfohlener Notfallfonds

$14,000.00

Monate Absicherung4 Monate

Monatliche Ausgaben$3,500.00

Minimum (3 Monate)$10,500.00

Maximum (8 Monate)$28,000.00

3 months (minimum)

6 months

Your target

3 months (min)11K

6 months21K

Your target14K

Based on your job stability and 0 dependents, aim for 4 months of expenses ($14,000.00) in an accessible savings account.

Was-wäre-wenn-Analyse

Anzahl Unterhaltsberechtigter$14,000.00

Keep your emergency fund in a high-yield savings account — right now that's 4–5%, not the 0.01% of a checking account.

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Über diesen Rechner

Finanzexperten empfehlen 3–6 Monatsausgaben in einem zugänglichen Notfallfonds. Dieser Rechner passt die Empfehlung an Ihre Jobsicherheit und persönliche Situation an.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wo soll ich meinen Notfallfonds aufbewahren?

Auf einem Tagesgeldkonto – liquide genug, um sofort darauf zugreifen zu können, aber getrennt vom Girokonto.

Was zählt als Monatsausgabe?

Nur das Wesentliche: Miete/Kredit, Nebenkosten, Lebensmittel, Versicherungen, Mindestzahlungen für Schulden und Transport.

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