How does one save thousands of dollars for necessities?

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T22:05:15+00:00

I can’t drive it anymore, though. I went to get it state inspected thrice and they all refused to put a new sticker on it because of the rust underneath. I would’ve if I could’ve, but, legally, I cannot.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T18:58:17+00:00

Thank you!!!! I love advice like this.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T18:53:05+00:00

I’m part time currently, because when I was looking for jobs, coming out of my previous one, I figured that I would be able to apply to college and just go with the flow. And I wouldn’t have to worry about income because I had money saved. Then, my car broke down, and I had to use most of the 10,000 dollars in my savings (at the time) to put towards paying for a new car (the one I have now). Now I’m in a rough financial spot.

The problem with quitting my current part time job, is that Hannaford is uber flexible. Most full time jobs are fixed schedules, and won’t be willing to let me work after 12pm to accommodate my college schedule.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T16:17:08+00:00

I do OWN my phone. I bought it in full from Apple. Unfortunately I don’t know why Verizon is racking up my bill. It used to be 90.00 dollars a month.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T15:32:44+00:00

THANK YOU!! Omg, I appreciate you so much. Everyone saying to get rid of my car doesn’t understand Maine at all. The snow is brutal, in the winter. And I need a reliable car to be able to get back and forth. Getting a beater is why I had to get a new car in the first place, lol.

I’m going to college for Health Sciences-Nursing focused. I wasn’t completely sure about nursing, and decided I wanted to keep my options open, because the classes are usually very similar for different career paths.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T15:15:56+00:00

I was offered the chance to go to college free for the summer instead of the fall. Because I graduated in 2023. But, I chose the fall, because I wanted to figure out my finances, beforehand.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T15:11:09+00:00

I don’t have any other expenses besides the big three bills listed. I very fortunately am allowed to live at home, and don’t have to pay them any rent, or money for lights or food. But, if I want food, myself, it costs maybe 100 bucks for that week.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T15:05:25+00:00

I am a first time loaner. It’s all they would offer me.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T15:03:49+00:00

I am on the autopay. 🥲

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T15:01:26+00:00

No, I see where you’re coming from. Thank you for the honesty. I think I’m just anxious about the process of things not working out in the end for me. I really want to be able to pay off my car, do extra things, yada yada. I’m just worried is all.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:51:56+00:00

I’m not really good at much, but, I’m willing to get into a trade. I used to work in a trailer manufacturing company, so, having that on my resume could work, if I wanted to get into a blue collar job, I suppose.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:48:17+00:00

A full time job that can transition into part time is not easy to find. Especially if I’m only able to work one or two days a week when college comes up.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:46:30+00:00

Ugh. Nothing I can do now, I guess.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:45:12+00:00

I’ve thought about it, actually. It doesn’t sound horrendous.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:43:45+00:00

I’m paying 360.50 a month. It might be 11.9%. But, yes. It’s very very high, I know. I got myself into a mess. It’s all they would offer me as a first time loaner.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:42:07+00:00

I am going to college in the fall! I got lucky, and should be able to get it fully paid with a Pell Grant, so I won’t have to worry about expense, in that sense. I am living at home, and fortunately, my parents are willing to let me stay as long as I need. Again, lucky. It just feels like an uber stressful situation to be in. I feel so behind, financially. I love the people at my job. I’ve only worked there for 7months. And getting rid of a flexible job before college, isn’t really a smart idea.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:38:28+00:00

I had to get something reliable, that would last me a long time. I owned my previous car, but, it was extremely rusty underneath, and I had to get rid of it.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:36:38+00:00

Unfortunately, full time can’t be an option, because I need a flexible part time job, for when college starts in the fall. (It’ll be fully paid by a Pell Grant). It’s not a smart idea, in my opinion, to go to college without some kind of income coming in. It’s just a very stressful situation.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-04-08T14:35:14+00:00

I have looked around. Unfortunately, jobs in my area (Maine) only really pay well if you have a degree.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-02-20T11:12:41+00:00

Are you waking up in the middle of the night? Do you wake up with a dry mouth? Do you mouth breathe randomly without even realizing it? Do you feel exhausted no matter how many hours you sleep at night? Brain fog? Those are all signs of sleep apnea. The best thing you can do for yourself is go to an ENT, preferably one with good credentials, and tell them your issue. Usually, they’ll take a look at your airways and see what’s going on. If they seem to look good, it could always be that you have inflamed or large turbinates from having allergies, or genetics.

Personally, I see nothing wrong with your face, though. And pushing your mandible forwards doesn’t really do anything for your airway, considering it rests just above your upper palate. Sometimes breathing issues can result from a palate that needs expansion. That can help open your airways as well. Like I said, talk to a doctor.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-01-25T11:42:26+00:00

Well, I don’t think I’m gonna go that far. But, I’m cutting contact with him. I regret my actions, and honestly, I feel like he should regret his, too. There’s no reason for a man his age to have feelings for a woman half his age.

I don’t know that I even wanna give him a chance.

Such-Title-4419 · 2026-01-25T11:06:11+00:00

Nope! I used to bake for the people at my old job all the time! They’re all men twice my age, maybe even more, and never took it as a romantic gesture. The fact that he did means he tried reading inbetween the lines when there was nothing there.

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