Maintaining 3 to 6 months of essential living expenses in an emergency fund significantly protects against high-interest debt.

Federal Reserve research indicates that many adults face severe financial distress when unexpected expenses occur. Keeping 3 to 6 months of liquid savings prevents individuals from having to rely on high-interest credit cards or loan defaults during job loss or emergencies.

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The source from stlouisfed.org explains that having 3 to 6 months of essential expenses in an emergency fund helps protect individuals from financial distress and reliance on high-interest debt during unexpected expenses or job loss, supporting the claim.

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