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Well...I know what's in my account now

October 28th, 2025 at 09:46 pm

Took a few minutes and balanced my checkbook.  I have $127.44.  I get paid Thursday, but after my husband's last minute dentist appointment and bills, I will be short ($261.60).  That is only with the necessities.  I am going to go through our pantry and see how many meals I can come up with.  Not that it will save me much....I only have $35 budgeted for the grocery store.

4 Responses to “Well...I know what's in my account now”

  1. Dido Says:
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    Hey, you've taken the first step! One at time!

  2. LifeBalance Says:
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    An extreme and unpopular but effective suggestion: unless you're significantly underweight, consider a weekly (or monthly) fast day. Healthy and cheap, and here in the US, nearly all of us could benefit from this practice.

  3. Lots of Ideas Says:
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    Are you or your husband able to pick up any kind of side job that can earn the $261 you are short?
    Delivery drivers seem able to make $100-$200 per shift even after they subtract the cost of gas.
    Babysitting, pet sitting?
    Help with fall yard work?
    All require nothing but time.

    Next step is to look at your monthly expenses vs income.
    Look at your bank account transactions, Venmo, credit card statements to identify what categories you spent in for 6 months.and what income sources you have..
    At this point you are just looking at the categories - not yet looking at how much you spent (that comes later!)

  4. LivingAlmostLarge Says:
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    start reselling your stuff. Look at disneysteve's blog and his tips and tricks. Dave Ramsey says start selling your house. If you do it you can make your $1000 baby EF. honestly it's there. Sell your stuff

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