Emergency funds are critical during your debt pay off journey and even after. I feel as though we all should have some form of an emergency fund as emergencies happen.  Your emergency fund could support the loss of job/ income, unscheduled car maintenance, and unexpected deaths. 

Here are 3 other things I add into my emergency fund

  1. Family Pains – If you have a family like mine, sometimes lending or donating to an overarching emergency happens. I also deposit $15/ month for things like this.
  2. Loss of job/income 
  3. Unexpected car maintenance – Especially if you drive an older car