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According to the CFPB, where should an emergency fund be kept?

Somewhere safe, accessible and not tempting to spend.

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  1. Locked in an investment you cannot touch for 10 years
  2. Safe, easy to reach and not tempting to spend ✔
  3. In risky investments that may lose value

Why: An emergency fund has to be there when the car breaks or the job changes. The CFPB says a bank or credit union account is generally one of the safest places for it.

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Answer: Safe, easy to reach and not tempting to spend. An emergency fund has to be there when the car breaks or the job changes. The CFPB says a bank or credit union account is generally one of the safest places for it.

  1. CFPB: Building an Emergency Fund www.consumerfinance.gov/an-essential-guide-to-building-an-emergency-fund
    safe, accessible, and in a place where you're not tempted to spend it on non-emergencies.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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