{"id":10371,"date":"2024-10-03T08:44:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T08:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/?p=10371"},"modified":"2025-03-03T08:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:25:30","slug":"why-every-sixth-former-needs-an-emergency-fund-and-how-to-start-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/budgeting\/why-every-sixth-former-needs-an-emergency-fund-and-how-to-start-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Why every sixth former needs an emergency fund (and how to start one)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior school student Joel Davis talks about the importance of having an emergency fund, even as a sixth former.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Why Every Sixth Former Needs an Emergency Fund \nStudent with a book\" class=\"wp-image-10372 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-1350x900.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-654466-1462630-144x96.jpg 144w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Starting a emergency fund is one of those things we might not think about while we&#8217;re still living at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But most of us in sixth form and college are starting to manage our own money, whether it\u2019s from a part-time job, an allowance, or birthday cash. It feels good to have a bit of extra money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how many of us are actually ready for financial surprises? Saving up for a new phone or a holiday is great, but here\u2019s the reality: what happens when your phone breaks or you suddenly need to pay for something unexpected? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where an emergency fund steps in, and it\u2019s something most of us forget about.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I asked three of my friends: Bing, Abbie, and Valentine, about their savings habits, and none of them had a dedicated emergency fund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bing said, \u201cI\u2019ve got a savings account, but it\u2019s more for fun stuff, not emergencies.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abbie added: \u201cIf something happened, I\u2019d probably just ask my parents for help.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentine shared a similar view: \u201cI don\u2019t have a separate fund for emergencies, but I try to save a bit from my pay check.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This got me thinking: how prepared was I? A couple of months ago, I had a wake-up call when my laptop suddenly broke down just before an important deadline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn\u2019t have enough savings to cover the repair, so I had to borrow money from my mum and talk about stressful! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a real reminder of how unexpected costs can throw everything off. After that, I decided to set up my own emergency fund.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An emergency fund is basically money you save just for those &#8216;oh no&#8217; moments. It covers things like replacing a broken phone, fixing a laptop, or even paying for last-minute travel. It doesn\u2019t need to be a huge amount either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For us young students, setting aside \u00a3100 or \u00a3200 can cover most minor emergencies. And you don\u2019t have to save it all at once. By putting away \u00a310 a month, you can build it up slowly without feeling like you\u2019re missing out on fun things.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So why don\u2019t more of us do it?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, for starters, emergency funds don\u2019t sound as exciting as saving for a concert ticket or new shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But think of it this way: having that financial safety net gives you peace of mind. You won\u2019t have to scramble to ask for help or dip into savings meant for something else. And when emergencies do happen, and they will, you\u2019ll be glad you\u2019re prepared.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to see why most of us don\u2019t think about it. Some of us don\u2019t feel like we earn enough to save, and others believe emergencies won\u2019t happen to them. But life is unpredictable, and it\u2019s better to be ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bing commented: \u201cI always think I won\u2019t need an emergency fund because my parents would help me.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relying on family might seem like a backup plan, but having your own fund makes you more independent and responsible. And trust me, the sense of freedom that comes with it is worth it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/author\/joel-davies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More from Joel Davies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start Your Emergency Fund&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is that setting up an emergency fund is easy. You don\u2019t need to stash away loads of cash right away. Even putting aside a fiver or tenner each month can make a big difference over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid temptation, keep it separate from your regular savings. Whether it\u2019s in a different bank account or a jar at home, the key is to make sure you won\u2019t dip into it unless you really need it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, having an emergency fund as a sixth former is about taking control of your money. It\u2019s not about planning for the worst, but about being ready for whatever life throws at you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I found out the hard way, being unprepared can cause a lot of stress, and setting up a fund now will save you from scrambling later on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re saving for your next adventure or that must-have gadget, make sure to put a little aside for those &#8216;just in case&#8217; moments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust me: you\u2019ll thank yourself when you do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-standing-in-hallway-while-holding-book-1462630\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior school student Joel Davis talks about the importance of having an emergency fund, even as a sixth former. Starting a emergency fund is one of those things we might not think about while we&#8217;re still living at home. 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