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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Lisa Salmon

Shock bills: How much do you need to save in an emergency fund?

Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and unforeseen expenses can hit anyone at any time.

Of course, if you’re rolling in money, shock payments aren’t a problem. But as that’s not the case for the majority of people, if the car or the washing machine breaks down, or you get a speeding fine, you have to find the money from somewhere. And that’s when you need an emergency fund.

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