How can I survive on $24 for two weeks?

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krystyd17e

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I'm OFFICIALLY giving myself a name: Broke B ...to follow up on this post.

I've officially hit ROCK bottom financially. I'm home today (will get paid) sick, so I'm making a budget for the next 2 weeks.

1. I moved Rent, Electric, and Internet money to the account I pay them from. I do 1/2 the amount every payday now.

2. I have a list of all the bills I need to make payments on until the next payday. I pay them all right away.

After this, I have $24.07 LEFTOVER.

Notice I didn't mention:
1. Groceries
2. Laundry
3. Gas

For the next 2 weeks, this $24.07 will go to:
1. $10 for gas in my car
2. $5 for laundry (I'll only use $2.50 to wash and hang everything to dry)

This leaves me with $9.

I should be 100% okay with food since I can eat what I have here.

I have about $100 in past-due bills. I also have stuff I plan to sell, so I'll list it this weekend.

I only have Prime ($8/month) and Hulu/Disney ($3/month). I won't cut these since I don't do anything else.

I would have $120 extra if my mom paid 2 of the CCs she used. 100% my fault for believing she would pay.

Background:
1. Affordable housing: $800/month with heat.
2. I live 2 minutes from Job 1 and 4 minutes from Job 2 (saves gas).
3. Not buying anything unless I have no other choice.
 
I believe in you you’ve got the?strength to get through this! It’s amazing that you’ve taken the first step by writing everything down. As you navigate this challenging time, remember to stay open to new opportunities and think creatively about ways to bring in extra income.

I understand how tough this can feel. When I went through a similar experience a few years ago, I focused on finding new opportunities where I could use the skills I already had. It made all the difference.

I also encourage you to organize your expenses and bills using an app like moolahplan. Having everything in one place can bring so much clarity and help you stay on track. You’re doing great keep going!
 
It's a shitty job....
Picking up dog poo.
Everyone hates it.
Watch YouTube...
Dog poo business. Dog poo clean up service.
Think outside the box.
How can you help pet owners?
They hate this job.
Offer a service i your area.

You need a scoop, dust pan, garbage bag.
Or a small shovel.
You’re in business.

Get 100 customers.
$30 a week.
$3000 a week.

G has plans for you.
Wants you to live a good life.
Ask Him...
How can you get this on the go?

People are waiting for your service.
People have your money.
Go get it.

Lots of dog owners in your area.
Think, think, think.
Watch YouTube.
Go for it.

If your health stops you...
In a wheelchair, etc.
Hire someone.
Pay them $10 a house.

Don’t stop thinking...
How you can make it work.

It’s a shitty business...
And you can make it work.
 
You did good writing everything down. Try getting a second job, or like someone said, a better paying one. You didn’t say how much you bring home a month, I mean, just curious.
 
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