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[–] AnotherPerson@lemmy.world 48 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I just want to know what type of emergency only costs $500 anymore?

[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 2 years ago

Uber to the hospital.

Emergency pizza and ice cream?

[–] inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

A simple blown tire that renders you only reliable way to work that doesn't pay enough to cover your basic living expenses is a catastrophic emergency that could cost around 500 bucks.

[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Exactly. A cheap car repair is that with labor. Add kore than one thing in a few months and most people start to really bleed.