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How to handle a surprise bill when you have no cash

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By Laura McMullen Verified
| Detroit News Verified
PERSONAL FINANCE Laura McMullen NerdWallet June 8, 2026, 12:00 a.m. ET View Comments For many people, a surprise expense isn’t just a setback — it’s an unsolvable puzzle. How can you pay the mechanic or doctor if you simply don’t have the money? That’s the reality for millions of people. Thirty-seven percent of adults couldn’t completely cover a $400 expense with cash or money in their bank account, according to the Fed’s Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025 report, released May 13.
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Millions Can’t Cover an Emergency Expense. Here’s How to Handle One

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By Laura McMullen Verified, Keith Pepper Verified
| Rough Draft Atlanta Verified
For many people, a surprise expense isn’t just a setback — it’s an unsolvable puzzle. How can you pay the mechanic or doctor if you simply don’t have the money? This story first appeared on NerdWallet That’s the reality for millions of people. Thirty-seven percent of adults couldn’t completely cover a $400 expense with cash or money in their bank account, according to the Fed’s Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025 report, released May 13. Situations like this are common.
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