What is the primary purpose of an emergency fund according to the text?

• To invest in stocks

• To cover unforeseen circumstances

• To pay monthly bills

• To buy luxury items

How should an emergency fund be built, as suggested in the text?

• By using leftover change only

• By consciously adding more money

• By borrowing from friends

• By selling personal items

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential use for an emergency fund?

• Car troubles

• Losing a job

• Buying a new house

• Rapid decline in the financial market

What was the average loan rejection rate before the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 10%

• 14.2%

• 18%

• 20%

By October 2020, what did the loan rejection rate increase to during the pandemic?

• 12%

• 15%

• 18%

• 22%

What credit score was considered good but still denied credit during the pandemic?

• 600

• 650

• 680

• 700

What is the recommended duration for an emergency fund to cover basic living expenses?

• 1-2 months

• 3-6 months

• 6-9 months

• 9-12 months

According to experts, how many months' worth of salary should you save as an emergency fund?

• One month

• Two months

• Three months

• Six months

What is one of the most common reasons to need an emergency fund?

• Buying a house

• Unemployment

• Vacation

• Education

What should be used as a baseline to calculate the amount needed for an emergency fund?

• Annual income

• Basic monthly living expenses

• Total savings

• Monthly entertainment budget