June is just days away, bringing us closer to the middle of the year. However, as May comes to an end, many people are biting their nails about making their money stretch to their next payday. Households across the United States are spread thin by inflation, rising insurance costs, housing costs, and groceries. Not to mention, unexpected expenses rear their heads all too often. Fewer than half of all Americans are able to comfortably cover a $1,000 emergency expense from savings alone.
The transition between months is when overspending quietly happens because people underestimate how quickly small purchases add up before the next paycheck or Social Security deposit arrives. That’s where the “35-day survival strategy” comes in. Ultimately, the decisions you make in the last few days of May can determine whether June starts with stability or financial stress. Here’s what you need to know before we get into June.
