This may seem like strong language to use when discussing savings but both Richard and I feel very passionate about the benefits of our emergency fund.  Having money set aside for a rainy day has truly changed the “depth and breadth and height”* of our life.  How, you ask?  Let me share our list.

Family Profits grew directly from our own experiences as a couple, as the parents of young children, and as individuals who wanted to put family first but who still had to work to pay the bills.
We struggled with caring for our children in the way we wanted while still having some time to spend with [...]