{"id":26023,"date":"2026-03-31T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=26023"},"modified":"2026-06-26T12:40:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T19:40:56","slug":"how-to-build-an-emergency-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-build-an-emergency-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways on How to Build an Emergency Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone talks about an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-is-an-emergency-fund\/\">emergency fund<\/a>, but how do you build an emergency fund?&nbsp;With a game plan, you can learn how to build an emergency fund on your own to protect your future. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae Marketplace<\/a>&nbsp;has 10 ways you can try to save money for your emergency fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t&nbsp;have time to read all 10 ways?&nbsp;Click on the section below to jump down to the section you want to specifically read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Set-a-manageable-goal\">Set a&nbsp;manageable&nbsp;goal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Start-with-small-realistic-contributions\">Start with small, realistic contributions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Monitor-your-progress\">Monitor your progress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Create-a-budget-to-track-income-and-expenses\">Create a budget to track income and expenses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Get-a-second-job\">Get a second job<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Pick-up-a-side-hustle\">Pick up a side hustle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Put-your-money-into-a-high-yield-savings-account\">Put your money into a high-yield savings account<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Reduce-spending\">Reduce spending<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Pay-off-loans-or-debt\">Pay off loans or debt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Lower-insurance-cost\">Lower insurance cost<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saving an Emergency Fund in 10 Ways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be able to use every suggestion we list below. You also might choose to use five of the 10&nbsp;suggestions.&nbsp;Maybe only&nbsp;one way works for you. No matter what, the goal is to&nbsp;try&nbsp;one solution that works for you when it comes to building an emergency fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Set-a-manageable-goal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Set a&nbsp;Manageable&nbsp;Goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step is to create a manageable goal. Most experts recommend trying to have at least&nbsp;$1,000 in your emergency&nbsp;fun. Even if you only have $50 in your emergency fund,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should create goals that you can reach as you build toward your&nbsp;ultimate goal.&nbsp;By making it&nbsp;feasible,&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;more&nbsp;likely&nbsp;to stick to it. Additionally, you should write down these&nbsp;goals&nbsp;because&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;more likely&nbsp;to&nbsp;accomplish&nbsp;your goals&nbsp;when you write them down, according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/markmurphy\/2018\/04\/15\/neuroscience-explains-why-you-need-to-write-down-your-goals-if-you-actually-want-to-achieve-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Start-with-small-realistic-contributions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Start With Small,&nbsp;Realistic Contributions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than trying to build an emergency fund with&nbsp;large amounts, you should start with small, realistic contributions. Even $20 a week can go a long way.&nbsp;If you saved $20 each week for one year, you would build $1,040 in one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Build-an-emergency-fund-2.jpg\" alt=\"Three sticky notes rest on a table. From left to right, the sticky notes read, \u201cMonthly Expenses\u201d with an arrow and bar chart underneath it, \u201cSavings Goal\u201d with a pie chart underneath it, and \u201cEmergency Funds.\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-26017 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Build-an-emergency-fund-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Build-an-emergency-fund-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re&nbsp;also likely to keep at it with smaller contributions toward your&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;fund vs. one-off, larger&nbsp;contributions toward your emergency fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Monitor-your-progress\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Monitor Your Progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should find a way to keep track of your progress. You can use an Excel spreadsheet, a website,&nbsp;or an app to help&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;your progress. Whatever&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;most comfortable using or are most likely to stick with is what you should use&nbsp;to check your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s&nbsp;good to review your progress to see whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;ahead of schedule, on&nbsp;time, or behind schedule to reach your goal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Create-a-budget-to-track-income-and-expenses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Create a Budget to Track Income and Expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways to improve your emergency fund is to create a budget for yourself. A budget&nbsp;sheet can keep track of your income and expenses, especially when it comes to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/cost-of-living\/\">cost of living<\/a>.&nbsp;You can see how much money you bring in each month, and how much money you spend each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A budget can help you figure out where you can cut back on expenses. A budget can show you how to build an emergency fund by redirecting&nbsp;some of&nbsp;your money toward&nbsp;your emergency fund instead of going to unnecessary expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Get-a-second-job\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Get a Second Job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cut back on your expenses as much as possible, and you&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;save the amount of money you want for your emergency fund,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;have to consider other alternatives. One alternative is to get a second job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By getting a second job, you can increase the income you bring in each month. Of course, this will mean&nbsp;working more hours, but if you want to reach your emergency funds quicker,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;one&nbsp;option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Pick-up-a-side-hustle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Pick up a Side Hustle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;want to get a second job, but you want to earn more money each&nbsp;month,&nbsp;you could pick up a side hustle.&nbsp;A side hustle is a way to earn more money, but you can work at it on your own time on your own schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some side hustle options include being a driver for&nbsp;services like&nbsp;Uber or Lyft, be a courier for DoorDash or Uber Eats, online tutoring or teaching, freelance work like writing, photography, or graphic design, and more, cleaning, handiwork, or pet&nbsp;sitting&nbsp;or pet&nbsp;walking&nbsp;for services like Rover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 id=\"Put-your-money-into-a-high-yield-savings-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Put Your Money&nbsp;Into&nbsp;a High-Yield Savings Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people put their money into a savings account in the same place where they bank for their checking account. Interest in a regular savings account&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;high. If you put your emergency funds into a high-yield savings account, you can earn more money each month on interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll&nbsp;just want to consider all your options \u2014 such as interest rates, potential account fees, and your ability to withdraw your money.&nbsp;Don\u2019t&nbsp;forget, your emergency funds should be accessible&nbsp;at any&nbsp;point&nbsp;in&nbsp;time, so you can quickly access them during an emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Build-an-emergency-fund-3.jpg\" alt=\"A sticky note is attached to a jar with the words \u201cEmergency Fund\u201d on it. $10, $50, and $100 bills sit on the table, and at least one $10 bill is rolled inside the jar. A calculator, book, and pen sit among everything else.\" class=\"wp-image-26020 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Build-an-emergency-fund-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Build-an-emergency-fund-3-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Reduce-spending\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Reduce Spending<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another way&nbsp;to start saving an emergency fund is to reduce your spending. One way to do this is to figure out what&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;purchasing&nbsp;is a \u201cwant\u201d vs. a \u201cneed.\u201d&nbsp;A need is something essential to survive such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/is-it-better-to-rent-or-buy-a-house\/\">housing<\/a>, food, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/gas-prices\/\">transportation<\/a>. Whereas a want enhances your quality of life but&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;necessarily essential to survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By reducing your spending toward a \u201cwant,\u201d you can use those available funds that can be directed toward your emergency fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Pay-off-loans-or-debt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Pay off Loans or Debt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one can be tricky, but in the long term, this suggestion can work out for you. If you have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/budgeting-for-student-loans\/\">student loans<\/a>\u00a0or credit card debt, you should try\u00a0pay\u00a0them down as quickly as possible. For example, if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0able to pay off your student loans, your monthly\u00a0payments\u00a0that\u00a0would&#8217;ve\u00a0gone to\u00a0your student loans can instead go directly to your emergency funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Lower-insurance-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Lower Insurance Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people get insurance \u2014 whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;car insurance,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/renters-insurance\/\">renter&#8217;s&nbsp;insurance<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-is-homeowners-insurance\/\">home insurance<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 and then&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;switch companies.&nbsp;Insurance companies might raise rates after each policy renewal.&nbsp;You should review your insurance policies when it gets closer to renewal to see whether you can find more affordable insurance with another insurance company with the same coverage.&nbsp;You could save hundreds to thousands of dollars doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some insurance companies offer discounts by bundling multiple policies together. Companies also offer discounts&nbsp;when paying a one-time lump sum vs. paying each month for your policy. Finally, some insurance companies offer discounts for your next policy. For example, Progressive has a program called Snapshot where if a customer drives safely all the time, they could save money on their upcoming policy renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Build an Emergency Fund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So&nbsp;why&nbsp;should&nbsp;someone&nbsp;build an emergency fund?&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;a great way&nbsp;to protect yourself from life\u2019s difficulties. You never know when an unexpected expense will occur.&nbsp;If you lose your job, have a medical emergency, or a pipe burst in your home,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need money to pay for these costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good starting point is to save $1,000 for your emergency fund. Once you reach $1,000, you can continue to build it by having three to six months saved in your emergency fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saving an Emergency Fund Starts Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know how to build an emergency fund, you can start building it today. Remember, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help Marketplace<\/a>&nbsp;has&nbsp;provided you with 10 ways to build&nbsp;your emergency funds. Whether you use one or all 10 ways, this will help prepare you&nbsp;for building an&nbsp;emergency fund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone talks about an&nbsp;emergency fund, but how do you build an emergency fund?&nbsp;With a game plan, you can learn how to build an emergency fund on your own to protect your future. The&nbsp;Moving Help\u00ae Marketplace&nbsp;has 10 ways you can try to save money for your emergency fund. 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