<prompt> Human: Last year my wife and I decided to fund an Emergency fund, as so many people here recommend, with 6 months worth of expenses. Then a few weeks ago the rental property we own had major plumbing issues blah, blah, blah... 8500 plumbers bill. Thanks to a committed budget and this emergency fund we have fixed the plumbing for cash and are no worse for the wear, besides a depleted emergency fund that will be restored in a few months time.  <response>: Congrats! Always love reading stories about being no worse for wear when it comes to finance. Hope you replenish your emergency fund soon : 