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Experts recommend your emergency fund be large enough to cover three to six months' of essential living expenses.

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According to a Bread Financial report, the likelihood of having a sufficient emergency fund varies by generation. Look at how much each generation has.

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Among Gen X, 39% have no emergency fund, 26% have three to six months’ worth of expenses, 19% have less than three months and 16% have more than six months. They’re the generation most likely ...