Medical emergencies. Car accidents and repairs. Lay-offs. A busted water heater. We have no idea what will come our way, we just know that something eventually will. Unforeseen expenses can throw off your financial plan – for the short-term and long-term.

A healthy emergency fund is a vital part of every financial plan. It’s there to cover urgent expenses, alleviate risk, and untether other funds to invest. But not all emergency funds are created equal.

On this episode of Wealth from Wisdom, we’ll discuss emergency funds, rainy day money, cash under the mattress – whatever you call it, it’s an important part of your overall financial plan. Let’s look at how big this fund should be, how to grow it, when to spend it and what to do if you run out.