Unforeseen expenses this month..

I suppose one has to be ready for such unforeseen expenses - part of life.

I'm glad you had the money to buy a new fridge and hope you can get the air conditioner fixed. We had to save up the money to get our car fixed in January and then fix the washing machine in February... We save until we can get things we need. We don't have credit cards and, while I could go borrow money from the bank, I'd rather not do that.

Oh, I feel badly for you. I had an unexpected prescription cost this month that my insurance did not cover, and I actually had to borrow money from my dad. I felt terrible about it, but I have nothing after paying my bills this month.

I just have to do without for a while. I am so sorry now this happened for you Sanjeev.

My relatives and I have to deal with expenses from time to time when the washing machine breaks down.

Well, that's part and parcel of life. These unforeseen expenses do hit the pocket hard. Sometimes it crosses the emergency fund that we have. Can't do anything about it. We just go a bit tight in coming months to compensate.

I understand how stressful it is when several big expenses happen in the same month. Replacing a refrigerator and fixing an air conditioner aren’t optional costs, so it’s normal to feel frustrated when savings take a hit. Unexpected repairs can make it seem like you’re losing progress, but they also prevent bigger problems later. To prepare for moments like this, it helps to set aside a small emergency fund— even just 500 or 1,000 a month can add up over time. Some also keep a “home maintenance” fund for appliance repairs and replacements. Having such fund handy can make this moments a bit easier to face.

Not much you can do about it but grin and bare it. They have to be paid

I take it with a grain of salt. Nothing doing, anyway. Then, I learned my lesson, so I save for these unexpected events and expenditures.

We try to save for these things.

You just do what you have to

I have been lucky and have had no unforseen expenses lately,

Sorry to hear about your financial struggles because of those unforeseen events requiring money. Money comes to you in the coming days .

It can really upset a budget when such things happen. I hope next month will be better.

I try to save up ahead, but that does not always work. I am sorry you had those sudden expenses this month.

Happens with us sometimes. Things dont go as planned. I too am facing a similar situation just now. Not having problems with any appliances but suddenly some extra expenses have come up and I dont have the resources just now. Hope to manage something by the end of the month.

Right now I don't have to spend on anything. I don't have AC. I have two coolers and both are functioning well. I don't have to get my house repaired. I have repaid all my bills either.