<prompt> Human: Current personal status:Former military officer, current military dependent of a military officer, stay-at-home father, BS in Math, MS in CIS both degrees are fairly dated. Job history over the last 8 years is limited to a year of technical customer support and another year of limited web design work. I am eligible for 100 of the 911 GI bill which pays for 36 months towards any college degree 4 school-term years plus it pays for E-5 level BAH prorated to the number of days per month that school is in session. Im accepted to Portland State University in their undergrad CS program as a postbac which I should be able to complete in 2 school years. Current financial status: Vanguard Roth IRA: 90,000 hers 99,000 Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares: 70,000 Hers 156,000 Current total Checking Savings balance: about 50,000 USAA 24-month fixed rate CD: 11,000 USAA Mutual Fund rainy day fund: 13,000 USAA 529 total for both kids: 20,000 Military TSP: 100,000 2010 Honda Fit will be sold in August for at least 8000 and the money will go to me.Total Assets: 617,000 which will be split as equitably as possible, though I wont have any access to much of it. Also, Ill be entitled to half of her military retirement pay which is an unknown at the moment guessing about 20,000 a year starting after she retires which could be as soon as 2020 or as late as 2030 depending on her. Debt: None. Credit card paid off in full each month at about 900 for the month as of right now, cars owned outright, renting a house in GermanyFuture:Itll be just me for the next 2 years, the kids are going to stay in Germany so they can experience Europe and so I can focus on school. The kids will come with me after that. My income starting June: 3200month guaranteed Income from 911 GI Bill housing allowance averaged out per month over 12 months starting Oct: 620month 1300month but prorated Part time job: ??? Hoping to find something in the 15-25 per hour range, but thats up in the air at the moment. I have two leads and I land in Portland the 2nd week of June to pursue them.So Ive just gotten myself set up with ynab and all the expenses I know about are input and Ill update it as the need arises. The military is moving my stuff and buying my airline ticket, so no sweat there. I think theyll pay me a thing called Dislocation Allowance DLA which is in the neighborhood of 3400 one time payment. I wont have a car, Im going to buy a transit pass and use my bike. Since we arent divorcing for a couple of years, Ill be covered under the military Tricare, but I think its an 8020 cost program since Ill be so far from a military base.My questions: How much of an emergency fund should I have? Should that fund be entirely in a savings account or in some other vehicle? I want to fund my Roth at the max level, but until I get a job, that seems difficult to afford. Is it important enough to fund that at the max level that I should take from my savings to do so if required? What should I consider my first priority savings-wise? Thinking emergency fund first then Roth IRA then other retirement savings. Should I be looking for a CPA to handle my taxes and a financial planner for retirement and such? If so, what things should I be considering about them when I do?Thanks to anyone who took the time to read this. Its been quite reassuring just to get it written out so I can get my full financial picture. This has been a pretty stressful time.  <response>: How much of an emergency fund should I have? Should that fund be entirely in a savings account or in some other vehicle?The standard 4-8 months worth of your expenses still applies. You may need to take a month or two to see what your expenses are going to be in your new location. A checkingsavings account is your best bet.I want to fund my Roth at the max level, but until I get a job, that seems difficult to afford. Is it important enough to fund that at the max level that I should take from my savings to do so if required?You have until April 15, 2015 to fund a 2014 IRA. I would focus on getting yourself set up in Portland before worrying about this - you have plenty of time.Should I be looking for a CPA to handle my taxes and a financial planner for retirement and such?I dont see any reason to do this - your financial situation doesnt seem particularly complicated, although I can certainly understand why its stressful.Lastly, thanks for your service and best of luck getting through the divorce. 