Building an emergency fund: 5 things to know

We get asked about building an emergency fund every week at Mosey. Here are the five answers that come up most. Here's what Mosey customers should keep in mind about building an emergency fund.

Evie Marsh

Head of Mortgages, Mosey Bank

We get asked about building an emergency fund every week at Mosey. Here are the five answers that come up most.

At Mosey Bank, we talk to customers about building an emergency fund most often when they're making a change - moving banks, hitting a milestone, or just reviewing where their money sits. The short version: understand the terms, compare what's actually on offer, and don't assume your current setup is still the best one for you.

If building an emergency fund applies to your situation, it's worth a 10-minute look at your account this month rather than leaving it for "someday." Small adjustments now tend to compound into real savings over a year.