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Men Have Over 3 Times as Much Money in Emergency Savings as Women, Survey Shows

Men Have Over 3 Times as Much Money in Emergency Savings as Women, Survey Shows

The median emergency fund balance among women as of late 2021 was just $2,000. By comparison, men had a median emergency savings balance of $7,500 at that time. As a general rule, it's a good idea to have enough money in your emergency fund to cover at least three full months of essential living expenses.