Saving for a rainy day

How much should I save for a rainy day?

A rainy day fund is money that you put aside for emergencies or unexpected bills. This could include your car breaking down or losing your job.

It's recommended to have three months' worth of essential outgoings saved in your account. This means you’ll have money to fall back on if you need it.

Use our rainy day fund calculator to find out how much you should aim to save.

This includes utility bills, food and mortgage or rent payments.
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My result

Based on these details, we think you should have a rainy day fund of ##buffer##.

You’re already ##percentage##% of the way there with the savings you have.

What's next?

Have a look at our savings tips to find out how you could save more.

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My result

Based on these details, we think you should have a rainy day fund of ##buffer##.

Well done. You've already saved this amount.

What's next?

Have a look at our savings tips to find out how you could save more.

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Please use the calculation as an estimate. It does not include interest you would earn over time.

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