BuckUp’s Emergency Fund Calculator
Life happens! But you never know what could go wrong: your phone breaks, rent goes up, or your car decides it’s had enough. That’s why having an emergency fund is one of the smartest financial moves you can make.
Use this quick calculator to see how long it’ll take you to hit your savings goal. Just plug in your target amount, how much you’ve saved so far, and how much you can realistically tuck away each month. We’ll show you when you’ll get there, and how soon you’ll have that sweet, sweet safety net.
Don’t worry, no judgment. Whether you’re saving $20 or $200 a month, you’re doing great just by being here.
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Not Saving As Fast As You’d Like?
If your timeline looks longer than you hoped, don’t sweat it. Everyone starts somewhere, and even small tweaks to your habits can speed things up. Here are a few tips that can help you grow your emergency fund faster.
| Suggestion | Details |
|---|---|
| Start With a “Micro Goal” | Trying to save $5,000 might feel impossible. But $500? Totally doable. Set smaller benchmarks and celebrate each win. The momentum will carry you forward. |
| Automate Your Savings | If you wait until the end of the month to transfer money, it’ll probably be gone. Instead, set up an automatic transfer the day after payday. Treat your savings like a bill you have to pay. |
| Cut One Recurring Expense | Cancel one unused subscription (we’re looking at you, premium dog meditation app) and reroute that $10–$30/month straight into savings. That alone could shave months off your timeline. |
| Use Windfalls Wisely | Tax return? Birthday money? Surprise rebate from your electric company? Drop part of it in your emergency fund before it disappears on impulse buys. |
| Leverage What You Already Own | If you’re really in a pinch, consider using BuckUp to unlock short-term cash from your phone, without giving it up. That kind of breathing room can keep you from pulling money out of your emergency fund when life hits. |
Just remember: You don’t have to build your emergency fund overnight. The real flex is just being consistent. Keep chipping away, month by month, and before you know it, you’ll have that buffer ready to catch you when you need it most.