2/04/2010

Hurray for Emergency Funds

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As you all know, last weekend I was in crisis mode. I had a family emergency that pulled me away from Calgary and had me driving all over BC and spending a few nights in a hotel.  My grandmother (thanks to all who asked) is doing well; however, there are still risks and next steps that the family will have to take on in the coming months.

From the moment I left work on Friday morning, to when I got back home late Monday night - I was not worried about money.  I wasn't worried about gas money to drive, or money to pay for the hotel ($110/night), or money to buy supper - heck I bought supper for the family twice. I was comforted that I had over $1,000 in the bank for just this sort of thing.  I was so much more relaxed and able to focus on what was needed because I knew this wouldn't be a problem.

Here's a break down of what I spent:


Most of the category's are fairly self explanatory however something hasn't posted to my account yet, so there's $10.00 not accounted for.  This is likely parking or some such thing.  I also purchased an update to my GPS that I got for Christmas prior to all this and it is also sitting on my Visa.

You'll see on tomorrow's bi-weekly budget that I have allotted $450 to pay the majority of this off and I have set aside an additional $220 on my next pay day (Feb 19) to pay off the rest, because although knowing I had my emergency fund gave me peace of mind, it looks like I won't actually have to use it.

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4 comments:

  1. Money Funk4 February 2010 at 09:49

    It is nice to rest easy when you know the money is available to cover such instances as this. Glad to hear your grandmother is well.

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  2. Mom4 February 2010 at 14:12

    We have Gail to thank for Emergency Funds, eh

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  3. eemusings4 February 2010 at 22:48

    Glad you had that to fall back on - hope your grandma has a speedy recovery.

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  4. Anonymous4 February 2010 at 23:18

    Family emergencies shouldn't cause financial emergencies, and lucky for you, you were prepared.

    I'm glad everything worked out.

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