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How an Emergency Fund Covers a Job Loss in a Recession
In Episode 117 of The Emergency Fund Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a scenario most people avoid thinking about: losing your job during a recession. They break down the specific math behind a six-month emergency fund, using the 2008 recession and early 2020 pandemic as case studies. Lucas explains why three months of expenses might not be enough when the job market tightens, and they walk through how to calculate your personal 'recession-proof' number. Luna shares a real example of a friend who survived a 14-month unemployment stretch because of a well-funded cash…
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