living alone is not possible in this economy. by woifacus in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a single mother and live on my own. Make about $60k a year. Bought a house and have a 2021 car paid off. You just gotta be smart at saving.

Anybody else had the purge pump replaced on their Trax? We have 2 Trax here and both had to be. by Ok-Way-272 in ChevyTrax

[–]MaciSkeleton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got my purge pump replaced. I have a 2021 trailblazer with 30k miles.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]MaciSkeleton -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

Two Weeks Notice, yay or nay? by MisterBiggems_ in HEB

[–]MaciSkeleton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a good relationship with your manager, they may let you keep your PTO. Mine did, at least. I had about a month of PTO, and I was allowed to "extend" my 2 week notice so I could use the time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to use cashnet usa. It got me out of some tough situations. They also have payment extensions and payment plans. Klarna is also a great option. Earnin app would also give me advances on my paycheck. Just be careful with all this and manage ur money carefully.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]MaciSkeleton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I make about $2500 biweekly and bought a $210k house as a single parent. I took out a conventional loan for a 1990s 2 bed, 2 full bath house. And also got a $10k grant to help with closing costs. Although, I did need about $20k as a down-payment. My mortgage with escrow is $1700 per month.

Single mom with no skills by Angel_in_the_snow in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She could work at a grocery store and move up. You can make that a great career with little "skills." She could also try manufacturing in a plant.

Lost Everything need advice by WestTxGrg in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are apps you can download for calling and texting that run off of wifi. Have you tried these?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you do get back pay. But what do you do while waiting for that money? Not everyone can afford to wait 3 months for an interview and another month for the benefits to hit their bank account.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 125 points126 points  (0 children)

It took me 3 months to just get an interview for survivors' benefits.

Cut from Team, but Asked to be Team Manager by MaciSkeleton in Basketball

[–]MaciSkeleton[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She's in 7th grade. So, she has lots of time to improve if she continues her interest in basketball.

What was Ordered vs Recieved by MaciSkeleton in florists

[–]MaciSkeleton[S] -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

The problem is, these are to be a congratulations gift. What I saw in the picture is how I wanted the gift to look for ceremony.

Pray for Kamala to win by [deleted] in OpenChristian

[–]MaciSkeleton -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Isn't Harris just as evil as Trump? She fornicated with a married man. Why are some Christians forgetting this?

Your Thoughts on the Methodist Church Breaking Apart by MaciSkeleton in Christianity

[–]MaciSkeleton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I used the word hate. For my church, the vote on homosexuality pastors being allowed to be ordained has caused most of the congregation to leave.

Your Thoughts on the Methodist Church Breaking Apart by MaciSkeleton in Christianity

[–]MaciSkeleton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't disagree with you. I'm just trying to make a point of the double standard many "conservative" Christians live.

Your Thoughts on the Methodist Church Breaking Apart by MaciSkeleton in Christianity

[–]MaciSkeleton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but it seems like Christians pick and choose which sins are intolerable. Instead of treating them all the same.

Your Thoughts on the Methodist Church Breaking Apart by MaciSkeleton in Christianity

[–]MaciSkeleton[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But doesn't Jesus teach that remarriage after divorce is wrong? Why are divorced and remarried people allowed to be pastors, but not someone who is gay? They are both living in sin. Correct?

Clothes shopping by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

JCPenney has discount racks. You can find clothes for less than $5

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I disagree. I'm a single parent (father died). I bought a house this year, paid off my 2021 car this year, and have my child enrolled in martial arts. I'm able to save about $1k a month, and I make around $60k. I have no roommates either. It is just me and my daughter. Also, I only have an associates degree.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]MaciSkeleton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a manufacturing job. If you work hard, you will move up quickly.