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What podcasts say about Emergency funds

Every statement, with the speaker, the exact quote and the moment it was said.

What experts have said about Emergency funds

6 statements · 5 positive · 1 negative

  1. An emergency fund is more important than investing.

    “More important than investing is having that emergency fund”

    Listen at 24:25

    Open the episode · Scott Phillips: The stock picker who doesn’t think you should pick stocks
  2. People should build an emergency fund before investing.

    “I still would build the emergency fund.”

    Listen at 24:57

    Open the episode · Scott Phillips: The stock picker who doesn’t think you should pick stocks
  3. Caleb HammerPositiveJul 13, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Caleb recommends maintaining a six-month emergency fund.

    “I would recommend six, by the way.”

    Listen at 21:46

    Open the episode · Why Everyone Is Drowning In Debt (and how to get out) - Caleb Hammer - #1123
  4. Forty percent of Americans cannot cover a $400 emergency.

    “Only 60% of Americans can cover a $400 emergency, meaning 40% can't.”

    Listen at 2:05:05

    Open the episode · #2509 - Caleb Hammer
  5. People should maintain six months of expenses as an emergency fund.

    “Get a six month emergency fund that protects you in case of layoffs or just losing money or a medical emergency”

    Listen at 2:05:27

    Open the episode · #2509 - Caleb Hammer
  6. At minimum, people should save their highest deductible or one month of expenses.

    “Or at least at a minimum, be able to cover your highest insurance deductible. Or like a one month emergency fund. Have something.”

    Listen at 2:07:10

    Open the episode · #2509 - Caleb Hammer

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