Unexpected Expenses
Written by Cathy
They keep coming. Arg! The need-to-fix-now expenses I have had in the past 3 months:
The Battery in My Car Died. I had the battery replaced, but the tech either overtightened the bolt on the contact, or the battery contact was larger than the terminal for my replaced battery. Turned out to be the latter. Mistakenly replaced the battery only to find out it was the terminal connector. Whoops… $260 total.
My Bike was Stolen. Went to a town hall lecture and some low life stole my bike. Used a cable lock – will only use U locks from now on. I have not yet replaced the bike, but it should be around $400-$600.
Illness. Had some sort of stomach/intestinal infection that did all kinds of nasty things. Went to the ER. Diagnosis is some type of bacterial infection. On home care unless things get worse (I’m doing better). Have not yet received the medical bill. I’m guessing since I haven’t reached my deductible for this year, it will be around $150.
It’s a great thing I have money socked away for this. My debt payments are on track, and I have plenty of money stashed for upcoming expenses. My oh-no-crap fund is doing it’s job nicely.
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