<prompt> Human: Yeah it may not be the proper term because an emergency fund is meant to cover any major issues that may come in your life car issues , job loss, etc. Although when I started actually calling it a Freedom fund primarily Freedom not to be in debt if my car breaks down or Freedom if I loose my job to take a break and travel or look into exploring new career avenues , I definitely felt more inclined to hold off on buying superfluous things and put money away.I think the term emergency kinda scares people or makes people think man emergencies wont happen to me or I dont want to think about bad times. Although I think when we put this into a positive tone or word , it really makes you feel like you are going towards something more important that superfluous things.Edit: Wow, didnt realize this would receive so many replies. I just wanted to say I really appreciate the kind feedback and feel great if this motivated you to save more as well! Oh and also, yes I am merican.Best of luck to everyone in their 2018 goals no matter what they may be!  <response>: I call mine, my ICE fund. I also have a TIFU category in YNAB which is for mini emergencies normally of my own making. I see my investments as Freedom Funds,as they are what Im counting on to FIRE. Its ok that we all have different things that motivate us! 