The 3 Degrees of Financial Freedom (FU Money)
Emergency Fund: 3-6 months, or pershaps 1 year worth of expense. FU Money: 1x to 25x your annual expenses. Financial Independence: 25x your annual expenses. Sources: http://www.corporatemonkeycpa.com/2016/11/27/you-need-fu-money/ http://www.corporatemonkeycpa.com/2016/11/27/emergency-fund/ http://www.corporatemonkeycpa.com/2016/11/23/early-retirement/ Boring!