My entire savings account dropped to $47 after my car broke down and my cat got sick in the same week.

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Man, that's the worst kind of bad luck. I had a similar hit a few years back. What got me through was calling every single bill company and asking for a payment plan. You'd be surprised how many will work with you if you just ask. Even a two-week hold can give you breathing room to figure things out.

anderson.piper23d ago

Did any companies give you a hard time when you asked for that?

aaron30523d ago

Well, the universe clearly decided to test your emergency fund's emergency fund. At this point, you're just waiting for a small kitchen fire or a surprise tax bill to complete the set. Honestly, you should buy a lottery ticket, because this level of concentrated bad luck has to balance out somehow. Just make sure you don't spend your last 47 bucks on it.