emergency fund
recommended amount of money to be allocated as a financial safety net for future mishaps or unexpected expenses such as job loss, medical emergencies, automobile problems, home appliance repairs or replacements
en-GB/ɪmɜːd͡ʒənsiː ˈfʌnd/
en-US/ɪˈmɝd͡ʒənsi ˈfʌnd/