05/12/2023
Here's the problem—it's almost impossible for your emergency fund to outgrow inflation.
Why? Because above all else, your emergency fund must be both accessible and stable. What good is an emergency fund if you can't use it in a pinch or if it gets leveled by market fluctuations?
And good luck finding an account that's accessible, stable, AND pays interest that's greater than inflation. In today's climate, it can be difficult to find a "high interest" savings account that pays more than .5%. Read that again. Not 5%. Point 5 percent.
The question then, isn't if your emergency fund can outgrow inflation. It's about minimizing the damage.
Here are two ideas that may make the difference between financial success and disaster in the face of emergencies…
1. Increase your income
2. Split your emergency fund
Read my article to discover more!
Protecting Your Emergency Fund From Inflation May 11, 2023 Emergency Fund Inflation Wealth Your emergency fund may be rapidly losing value. Despite your best efforts and planning, you and your family’s first line of financial defense might be eroding day by day. And it’s all because of inflation...