Emergency Fund
Money set aside in a safe place to cover unexpected expenses.
An emergency fund is a cash cushion for life's surprises, kept somewhere safe and easy to reach — not invested. It's what lets a family avoid selling investments at a bad time when something unexpected comes up, which is why it's a foundation of any healthy money plan.
Explain it to your kid
"Money set aside just in case something unexpected happens."
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