There is no way to predict the future, but you can prepare for it. While there are many ways to plan for unexpected circumstances, keeping a stash of emergency cash is at the top of the list. Also known as “crisis cash,” this fund can help bail you out of many last-minute situations: discovering a plumber only takes cash, the power is out and you can’t access an ATM, and in extreme cases, you have to evacuate due to the weather. But how much emergency cash should you have at all times? Read on to find out.