How to Put Away Extra Cash for Unknown Expenses
Monday, August 20, 2018, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
If you’ve ever had to spend money on something unexpectedly, you know it can be difficult to repair your budget going forward.
It can be difficult to save money long-term, and one emergency might be enough to wipe out any extra funds you had.
You will find some ways to save extra cash for these expenses below.
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Sell What You Don’t Need
One person’s trash could be another person’s treasure. This is one way for you to save money without needing to rely on any credit.
Online sites make it easy to snap a few photos of your belongings and post them almost instantly for others to find and enjoy. You’ll get the added benefit of clearing the clutter from your home while profiting from it.
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Cut Your Spending Habits
Even if you aren’t in an emergency situation right now, you can work on cutting down your expenses and putting back what you save.
You might be surprised to learn how you can modify your lifestyle while still finding the time and money you need for the things you enjoy.
If you keep up with these new habits even after you’ve dealt with the unknown expense, you’ll be able to recover your finances quickly.
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Use an Online Emergency Fund
No matter where you live, at some point you’ll probably have to invest in costly home repairs. Serious weather events can wreak all kinds of havoc on your heating and air conditioning.
HVAC maintenance is a needed and necessary thing.
Some online applications can help you set up an automatic fund that deposits some of your earnings into a special account each month. You can start with just a few dollars and work your way up from that amount. This is a handy way of doing it because the money remains separate from your regular checking or savings accounts.
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Look for “Free” Money You Can Save
It’s hard for everyone to save money, but it is even harder for those who have a low income. If you have an extremely tight budget, consider looking for special grants or other monetary awards for people in your situation.
Some of this money can help with specific living expenses directly, and you can put away other money for a rainy day when you need it most. This is money you didn’t have before and weren’t expecting, so it is a great way to pad your savings.
Unknown expenses always seem to hit you at the worst possible moments financially. However, some of these tips may be able to help you plan to deal with those problems and regain your financial footing.
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Rachelle Wilber is a freelance writer living in the San Diego, California area. She graduated from San Diego State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies. She tries to find an interest in all topics and themes, which prompts her writing. When she isn’t on her porch writing in the sun, you can find her shopping, at the beach, or at the gym. Follow her on twitter and Facebook.
