11 Unexpected Expenses You Should Be Budgeting For
About one-third of American adults don’t have emergency savings—meaning if they’re suddenly hit with unexpected expenses, they might find themselves financially underwater. While parceling out your next few paychecks, think about setting aside some cash for the following scenarios.
1. LOSING (OR QUITTING) YOUR JOB
Whether you’re the victim of layoffs or you abruptly decide it’s time for a career change, you need to plan how you’re going to maintain your lifestyle without a steady paycheck. According to a recent study, the average length of joblessness is just over nine months. Severance packages and unemployment benefits only stretch so far, so make sure you have an emergency fund in place. Experts recommend stashing away anywhere from three months to two years worth of living expenses, ...