{"id":26023,"date":"2026-03-31T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=26023"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:54:14","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>Everyone talks about an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-is-an-emergency-fund\/\">emergency fund<\/a>, but how do you build an emergency fund?\u00a0With a game plan, you can learn how to build an emergency fund on your own to protect your future. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae Marketplace<\/a>\u00a0has 10 ways you can try to save money for your emergency fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t\u00a0have time to read all 10 ways?\u00a0Click 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-9d6595d7 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\u00a0manageable\u00a0goal<\/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>You might be able to use every suggestion we list below. You also might choose to use five of the 10\u00a0suggestions.\u00a0Maybe only\u00a0one way works for you. No matter what, the goal is to\u00a0try\u00a0one solution that works for you when it comes to building an emergency fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Set-a-manageable-goal\">1. Set a\u00a0Manageable\u00a0Goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to create a manageable goal. Most experts recommend trying to have at least\u00a0$1,000 in your emergency\u00a0fun. Even if you only have $50 in your emergency fund,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should create goals that you can reach as you build toward your\u00a0ultimate goal.\u00a0By making it\u00a0feasible,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0more\u00a0likely\u00a0to stick to it. Additionally, you should write down these\u00a0goals\u00a0because\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0more likely\u00a0to\u00a0accomplish\u00a0your goals\u00a0when you write them down, according to\u00a0<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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Start-with-small-realistic-contributions\">2. Start With Small,\u00a0Realistic Contributions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than trying to build an emergency fund with\u00a0large amounts, you should start with small, realistic contributions. Even $20 a week can go a long way.\u00a0If 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>You\u2019re\u00a0also likely to keep at it with smaller contributions toward your\u00a0emergency\u00a0fund vs. one-off, larger\u00a0contributions toward your emergency fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Monitor-your-progress\">3. Monitor Your Progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Create-a-budget-to-track-income-and-expenses\">4. Create a Budget to Track Income and Expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to improve your emergency fund is to create a budget for yourself. A budget\u00a0sheet can keep track of your income and expenses, especially when it comes to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/cost-of-living\/\">cost of living<\/a>.\u00a0You can see how much money you bring in each month, and how much money you spend each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u00a0some of\u00a0your money toward\u00a0your emergency fund instead of going to unnecessary expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Get-a-second-job\">5. Get a Second Job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cut back on your expenses as much as possible, and you\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0save the amount of money you want for your emergency fund,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have to consider other alternatives. One alternative is to get a second job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By getting a second job, you can increase the income you bring in each month. Of course, this will mean\u00a0working more hours, but if you want to reach your emergency funds quicker,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0one\u00a0option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pick-up-a-side-hustle\">6. Pick up a Side Hustle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want to get a second job, but you want to earn more money each\u00a0month,\u00a0you could pick up a side hustle.\u00a0A 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>Some side hustle options include being a driver for\u00a0services like\u00a0Uber 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\u00a0sitting\u00a0or pet\u00a0walking\u00a0for 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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Put-your-money-into-a-high-yield-savings-account\">7. Put Your Money\u00a0Into\u00a0a High-Yield Savings Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Reduce-spending\">8. Reduce Spending<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way\u00a0to start saving an emergency fund is to reduce your spending. One way to do this is to figure out what\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0purchasing\u00a0is a \u201cwant\u201d vs. a \u201cneed.\u201d\u00a0A need is something essential to survive such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/is-it-better-to-rent-or-buy-a-house\/\">housing<\/a>, food, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/gas-prices\/\">transportation<\/a>. Whereas a want enhances your quality of life but\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0necessarily essential to survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pay-off-loans-or-debt\">9. Pay off Loans or Debt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one can be tricky, but in the long term, this suggestion can work out for you. If you have student loans or credit card debt, you should\u00a0trying\u00a0pay them 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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Lower-insurance-cost\">10. Lower Insurance Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people get insurance \u2014 whether\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0car insurance,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/renters-insurance\/\">renter&#8217;s\u00a0insurance<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-is-homeowners-insurance\/\">home insurance<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 and then\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0switch companies.\u00a0Insurance companies might raise rates after each policy renewal.\u00a0You 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.\u00a0You could save hundreds to thousands of dollars doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some insurance companies offer discounts by bundling multiple policies together. Companies also offer discounts\u00a0when 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>So\u00a0why\u00a0should\u00a0someone\u00a0build an emergency fund?\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a great way\u00a0to protect yourself from life\u2019s difficulties. You never know when an unexpected expense will occur.\u00a0If you lose your job, have a medical emergency, or a pipe burst in your home,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0need money to pay for these costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>Now that you know how to build an emergency fund, you can start building it today. Remember, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help Marketplace<\/a>\u00a0has\u00a0provided you with 10 ways to build\u00a0your emergency funds. Whether you use one or all 10 ways, this will help prepare you\u00a0for building an\u00a0emergency fund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone talks about an\u00a0emergency fund, but how do you build an emergency fund?\u00a0With a game plan, you can learn how to build an emergency fund on your own to protect your future. The\u00a0Moving Help\u00ae Marketplace\u00a0has 10 ways you can try to save money for your emergency fund. 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