An emergency fund is essential for building wealth. This account has money set aside to cover large, unexpected expenses such as: Major car or home repairs Home appliance repair or replacement Surprise medical expenses Job loss   What Is the Purpose of an Emergency Fund? An emergency fund helps you pay surprise expenses without using credit cards or loans. Having money set aside for unexpected events helps you avoid borrowing to cover the additional bills and increasing your

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