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#RI-69f8512f·5 months ago·
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“It took me 12 years to save up a 10K emergency fund… but only 1 day to spend it.”
What Actually Happened
Sump pump failed at my house. Leak detector battery was dead. 6 inches of water in my basement. Completely my fault.
New sump pump installed. Water-powered backup sump pump added with its own independent drain line. Bought three new dehumidifiers. Paid a flood restoration company to clean up the basement to prevent mold.
FML. 🤦
EDIT: thank you for all the kind comments. I am truly grateful that I did have the money available.
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