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You should have 3 to 6 months’ living expenses in your emergency fund…but what if you can’t get to that money?Does your emergency fund need an emergency fund? That would be money you actually have on hand, not in a bank. And if so, how much?Today, many of us rely heavily on debit and credit cards for everyday transactions. They’re convenient, especially with the added perks of reward points or cashback programs. But as easy as it is to swipe a card, it’s still wise to keep a small cash reserve on hand. Why? Let’s take a look.The Importance of Cash in a Digital WorldWith ATMs and mobile banking apps available 24/7, you might wonder why keeping cash around is necessary. While it’s true that ATMs are convenient, there are rare but possible situations where cash access might be temporarily unavailable. This could be due to:Network-wide banking outagesA hacking incident affecting your bankIdentity theft or a compromised accountThese disruptions could leave you without access to your funds, even if it’s just for a