Not YET but then again sm

Posted By: Lyndia on 2008-08-13
In Reply to: Anyone else have holes in their pockets? It seems like I can't make enough - workinMT

I have been steadily cutting living expenses and readjusting my expectations. With driving, I do less of it and since "going town" is a 70 mile round trip, I try to keep it to twice a month unless there is something urgent, like for keyboards yesterday. My gasoline budget is $200 and has been that for 2 years. I have yet to use that much in a month. I walk my in very small town rather than drive, but that is a longstanding habit because my job is so sedentary.

My new pet peeve is food. I had not seen rising prices until the last month, or at least I had not felt it. Since the big grocery stores are "in town" I don't do so much of that. I have moved to frozen vegetables because they keep longer. We have a small grocery store here and while their prices are high, it is still cheaper than driving and I can walk to and from.

Mostly, the pinch I am feeling is in my free time. I have gone from being just an employee with one job to being an employee and holding 2 IC contracts besides. I worry about money and I worry about money and I worry about money!!!! I have been so broke I couldn't eat, but every other day and I refuse to go back to that. I'd rather work and scrimp and save and do without anything besides the necessities. Hey, I am not going hungry.

I honestly do not know what I would do if my kids were not grown, if I had rent or a mortgage, or a car payment, or credit card debt. I don't know how people can do those things and I know most of you are and I feel for you. I long ago determined to live below my means and make financial decisions below my means. Over time, it has paid off and I have more means, but living carefully is now a way of life.

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Anyone else have holes in their pockets? It seems like I can't make enough - workinMT
- No, you are not alone. sm - Ruby
- Fortunate enough to have a DH who has a very good income, plus... - phillychick
  - OP asked about $ problems, not the opposite. - your post was inappropriate. Use your brain next
    - She just wants an opportunity to brag about all the - fancy things she's got.
    - Philly's too simple to get what you're saying. - no msg
    - Why so bitter?? Does the truth hurt? nm - phillychick
      - The turth as you know it is irrelevant. The OP obviously has SM - you are rude
        truth - you are rude
  - You don't mention kids with that - soapbox krap.
  - Blah, blah, blah - nm
  - Nice to have a rich hubby, but many of us can't - even pay for basic needs on what we make.
    - Ok, did I say rich?? Point of fact... - phillychick
      - We all know who YOU'RE voting for - jcrivera
      - I'm 1 of the younger generation - s/m
        You are doing it right...I admire those.. - phillychick
        We can also die tomorrow... - I say live it up!!!! see inside
        you are what is wrong with america today.. - phillychick
        I say live it up!!! - SM
        Good for you but I hope you get off your high horse - anon
        I think you'd better re-read my post - You're obviously the one
        Hmm - anon
        your point about the insurance - You're obviously the one
      - Funny how some women cop such a total 'TUDE when - they can rely on someone else's income! -nm
        Such negativity....how pitiful. Too bad you can't... - phillychick
        It's MTs like you who are just working for 'fun-money' that - are helping to drag this industry down the tubes.
        THANK YOU - it's disgusting this is seen as a tropy wife jo
        how do you know? - cj
        Sorry but I beg to differ on this on - sm
- No - Texas Girl
- you mean... ? - moonchild
  - I have to hit on my mom for $$, too. When she's gone - someday, I'll be in financial deep doo-doo.
- Nope, you're not the only one. I'm there, too. - sm - LowlyMT
- Not YET but then again sm - Lyndia
  - (Goodness gracious, Lyndia. If you're SM - MsIndigo
    - Did I mention I am saving for a couple of things? sm - Lyndia
      - Sorry to hear it,, Lyndia. Sickness messes up all plans. SM - MissIndigo
    - not yet but then again - marie
      - Hi, Marie. Mine aren't that good for speed, either. SM - MissIndigo
  - Your post speaks for most, if not all of us! - sm - LowlyMT
- budget busters...patch those holes! =) sm - flybye
- Well, falling rates of wage growth and rising inflation SM - MissIndigo
- No you're not the only one - sm
  - It seems like each WEEK we are short! I just can't understand it because I don't waste any mo - workinMT
    - This is what happens to workers when companies - are too greedy to pay a LIVING wage.
      - to the lady working 3 jobs....... - silicone girl
        It's difficult but can be done with a lot of sacrifice...SM - BabyFirefly
        Thank you! - silicone girl

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