Emergency Fund Planning

Prepare for the expenses that do not ask permission.

An emergency fund creates breathing room when life changes quickly. Afortus helps clients plan for accessible cash reserves as part of a wider financial strategy.

What an emergency fund should do.

Current Afortus guidance emphasizes that an emergency fund should be safe, liquid, separate from checking, and funded systematically.

1

Safe

Stored somewhere that protects principal and reduces unnecessary risk.

2

Liquid

Available when an urgent need appears.

3

Systematic

Built through a repeatable habit rather than leftover money.

A common starting target is three to six months of income.

The right amount depends on your household, income stability, obligations, and broader financial plan.