3 Surprising Things My Emergency Fund Has Paid For

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There's a reason I make a point to stash at least six months' worth of living expenses in a savings account: You never know when surprise bills might come your way. Through the years, I've had to tap my emergency fund for different purposes -- a brief stint of unemployment, random things breaking down in my home, or needing a new car after a minor accident caused my first vehicle to self-destruct. In fact, these are some common reasons to use an emergency fund. But here are a few surprising ways that money has come in handy for me.

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