★ EMERGENCY FUND CALCULATOR · 2026

How much cash should you keep?

Standard advice: 3-6 months of expenses in a HISA. Calculate your target based on your actual monthly burn rate — and how long to build it at your current saving pace.

★ INPUTS

★ RESULTS

TARGET$27,000
% COMPLETE30%
SHORTFALL$19,000
MONTHS TO TARGET38 mo

★ Formula: Target = monthly expenses × months coverage