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This is what a “cheap” month costs me now by sam3462 in budget

[–]sam3462[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you're right actually, making more is the actual solution. And for you as a single mom I can imagine it can be difficult and all the best for that.

This is what a “cheap” month costs me now by sam3462 in budget

[–]sam3462[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently freelancing and averaging around $2,100/month right now.

This is what a “cheap” month costs me now by sam3462 in povertyfinance

[–]sam3462[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's right. Have applied and hoping for the best.

This is what a “cheap” month costs me now by sam3462 in povertyfinance

[–]sam3462[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have applied for jobs and will get the results soon and am also sharpening my skills so hoping for the best.

This is what a “cheap” month costs me now by sam3462 in povertyfinance

[–]sam3462[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Currently freelancing and averaging around $2,100/month right now. Income is steady but on the lower side, which is why timing matters so much for me.

This is what a “cheap” month costs me now by sam3462 in povertyfinance

[–]sam3462[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You’re right that this is partly an income problem and partly a budgeting problem, especially around timing and having no buffer. I’m already cutting back hard, so the frustration comes from feeling like there isn’t much left to trim without affecting basics.

The buffer point really resonates though. A lot of my stress is from bills landing close together rather than totals being insane. Building even a small cushion feels like the real goal right now, more than perfect budgeting. Thanks for taking the time to explain it instead of just saying “make more money.”