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title: "Ep 36 Why it’s a good idea to have an emergency fund"
url: https://www.philandersonfinancial.co.uk/ep-36-why-its-a-good-idea-to-have-an-emergency-fund/
description: "About this episode Setting aside money for a rainy day can help tide you over in difficult times and provide some financial security when you need it most…"
updated: 2021-05-17
publisher: Phil Anderson Financial Services (FCA 631218)
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# Ep 36 Why it’s a good idea to have an emergency fund

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**About this episode**

Setting aside money for a rainy day can help tide you over in difficult times and provide some financial security when you need it most. We look at why you should have an emergency fund and look at how much you might need.

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