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Emergency Fund Calculator

Built by Kevin Glover · @gloverbuilds · Verified formula

Calculate your emergency fund target and track progress. Months of expenses covered. Free calculator.

📅 Updated April 2026 ✅ Formula verified 📖 4 min read 🆓 Free · No sign-up

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Wie Viel

3 Monate: CLT/Festanstellung. 6 Monate: Selbststaendige, variable Einkommen. Bei 2.500 €/Monat Ausgaben: 7.500-15.000 €. Starte mit 1.000 € — deckt 80% der Notfaelle.

Wo Parken

Tagesgeld: Liquiditaet + Zinsen (2-3%). NICHT in Aktien (koennen fallen wenn man es braucht). Trade Republic, ING, DKB: gute Tagesgeld-Konditionen.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

A 2024 Federal Reserve survey found 37% of Americans cannot cover a $400 emergency without borrowing. Even a $1,000 starter fund puts you ahead of more than one-third of the country.

Frequently asked questions

Wie viele Monate?▾

Angestellt: 3. Selbststaendig: 6. Starte mit 1.000 €.

Wo anlegen?▾

Tagesgeld. Nie Aktien fuer Notgroschen.

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