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When to Dip Into Your Emergency Fund (and When Not To)

24th September 2025

An emergency fund is meant to be your safety net. It is the pot of money you keep aside for life’s surprises – the kind that throw your budget off track. But knowing when actually to withdraw money and when to leave it untouched is not always clear.

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