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Everything You Need to Know about Emergency Fund Calculator

Having some money set aside for unexpected expenses can provide a feeling of financial security when surprise costs come up. An emergency fund calculator India is useful for estimating how much savings you should build up to be prepared for those situations.

This article will cover what an emergency calculator is, how to figure out your personal fund target, smart places to keep the money, strategies to build savings faster, recommended amounts to shoot for, and some positives of using a calculator to assist in the process.

Emergency fund calculators help estimate the amount of savings one needs for unforeseen expenses by factoring in details such as income, fixed expenses, and the duration for which an emergency fund is required to cover expenses.

First, factor in your fixed monthly costs. Then, multiply the total of these expenses by the number of months you would ideally prefer to be prepared for them in case of a loss of income, as well as any unexpected expenses. For this, saving funds worth three-to-six months of expenses is generally recommended.

First, factor in your fixed monthly costs. Then, multiply the total of these expenses by the number of months you would ideally prefer to be prepared for them in case of a loss of income, as well as any unexpected expenses. For this, saving funds worth three-to-six months of expenses is generally recommended.

For example, if your monthly costs are Rs 60,000, and you save for 6 months, your goals would 3,60,000 in your rainy-day fund. Emergency savings fund calculators can provide a tailored target amount in rupees based on expenditures and coverage duration.

No. Our emergency fund calculator is accessible to everyone, regardless of whether they hold a savings account with the bank.

Yes, Standard Chartered Bank’s emergency fund calculator is available on both desktop as well as mobile devices.

When saving up your emergency fund, it’s important to keep that money somewhere safe and accessible and earning interest.

Recommended places to park your emergency savings are:

  • High-yield savings accounts
  • Money market accounts
  • Short-term guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)
  • Low-risk mutual funds

Avoid emergency fund investment in markets with more risk, such as equities or cryptocurrency. The point is to have cash readily available for unexpected costs without worry of losing one’s principal investment.

It is generally recommended to review one’s emergency funds as and when one sees changes in their income, and subsequently, their lifestyle. Additionally, this fund should also be reviewed after major life events such as one’s marriage, the birth of one’s children, their parents’ retirement, and so on.

Lastly, it is especially important to factor in inflation while creating and maintaining an emergency fund. This is because it erodes one’s purchasing power over time, and it is important to periodically top up their emergency funds to keep pace with the rising cost of living.

Here are some top tips for growing your emergency savings fund faster:

  • Save any extra income from gifts, tax refunds, or a raise directly into your fund.
  • Build savings discipline b automating transfers from each paycheck.
  • Aim to build up to six months of expenses saved eventually.
  • Keep an eye on bank statements to avoid unnecessary “leakage.”
  • Replenish your fund immediately if any emergency expenses dip into your reserves.
  • Continue adding money until you reach your emergency fund goal.

Following these saving and budgeting practices helps ensure you achieve your target emergency fund amount.

Most financial experts recommend having an emergency equal to 3-6 months of necessary living expenses. Aiming for 6 months’ worth of living costs is ideal as it gives you more breathing room if an unexpected crisis like illness or job loss happens.

However, any emergency savings cushion is better than none. So even starting with a nominal amount and then building it up from there puts you ahead. You can use an emergency fund calculator to determine the exact rupee amount for your household expenses and savings target.

  • Savings targets, aligned to your life stage
    Get estimates of your requisite emergency fund, factoring in your income, expenses and savings capacity — such that you know exactly how much to set aside for financial security, no matter what stage you’re at in life.
  • Financial stability in the near future
    Hone the ability to assess how long your emergency fund can sustain your needs, with projections that extend up to three years — helping you decide how much is enough in the short-to-medium term to meet any unforeseen expenses with confidence.
  • Access to potential growth trends on your emergency fund
    View your estimated monthly returns if your emergency funds are diverted to low-risk investments, ensuring your corpus keeps pace with your evolving needs and responsibilities.
  • From planning to action: Transition via SC Invest
    Seamless access to SC Invest  lets you put your plan into action directly, without the hassle of dealing with multiple platforms and processes.

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