 TITLE: Should I Invest My Emergency Fund? CONTENT: How Much Should I Have in My Emergency Fund?\n--------------------------------------------\nFinancial experts recommend having three to six months' worth of basic living expenses in your emergency fund. That way, you'll have enough stashed away for even the most devastating financial hardships, including a short-term disability or job loss.\nHowever, rules of thumb are more like guidelines than actual rules, so it's important to consider your own financial situation and risk tolerance to determine the right figure for you—and that may be more or less than the suggested amount.\nAsk yourself how much you'd need to have in your rainy day fund to help you sleep better at night. If you have dependents counting on your income, a home mortgage to keep up on and a high number of monthly expenses, it may take more to rest easy than if you have fewer obligations. END