Not exact matches
I agree, the
funds may be out of the way when that emergency hits, so I would probably use my credit card first
for that
sudden need for cash, then immediately funnel my emergency
fund in the next few days and * pay off * the credit card balance right away (like within the few days it takes
for me to transfer the money from the emergency
fund to the credit card account).
That means if an unexpected emergency expense comes up (like your car or house
needs sudden repairs), you can postpone paying off your credit card balance
for a month or two to free up
funds that can cover the more - pressing issue.
But it's worth remembering that without a rainy - day
fund any
sudden financial obligation could siphon
funds away from where you really
need it — your credit card payments, retirement savings, or money you're building
for a major purchase like a house or car.
Moreover, if he / she has a fixed financial goal in mind, e.g. a retirement corpus or an emergency
fund for sudden medical expenses, SIP calculators also help him / her estimate the amount of money he / she
needs to invest every month to achieve his / her financial goal
for future.