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Emergency fund calculator

Choose the months you want to cover and see the savings gap using your own figures.

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Your chosen buffer

Monthly essential expenses (R)Your essential monthly expenses, from R0 to R1 000 000.

Months you want to coverChoose 1 to 60 whole months. We don't recommend a buffer size.

Money already set aside (R)Only money you have designated for this buffer. Enter 0 for none. Limit R100 000 000.

Planned saving per month (R)Optional. Blank means unknown; 0 means no saving. Limit R1 000 000.

Your chosen bufferFill in the details

Enter your essential expenses, chosen months and designated funds. Blank amounts are unknown.

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