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How an Emergency Fund Can Cover a Medical Leave of Absence
Episode 104 of The Emergency Fund Podcast explores a scenario many listeners haven't planned for: taking an unpaid medical leave of absence. Lucas and Luna walk through the real numbers behind a three-month leave for surgery recovery, including how much to save beyond the standard three to six months of expenses. They discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), COBRA health insurance costs, and the hidden expenses like lost retirement contributions and professional license fees. Using a concrete example of a $60,000 annual salary in Austin, Texas, they calculate the actual cash…
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