EP: 2056•28 Apr 2025

How big should your emergency fund actually be?⎥Ep. 2056

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss how big your emergency fund really needs to be — and how to set it up so you’re covered when life throws a curveball.

You’ll learn:

How your emergency fund should grow as your life (and investments) grow
The exact formula for property investors – what we call the Landlord Lifeline
And where to keep this money so it’s ready when you need it most
Worried about what would happen if you lost your job or a tenant stopped paying rent?

Start planning now. Use our mortgage affordability calculator to see how your cashflow stacks up and what kind of buffer you’ll need.

Want to quickly calculate your investment property's cashflow? Use our cashflow calculator to find out.

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