Don’t really have anyone to share with but I paid off my home today.2mo ⋅ SilverHammerGuy ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Shoutout to my local convenience store for loopholing into providing the poor with warm meals via EBT1yr ⋅ stuftaminals ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Moved into my first apartment today, on my 39th birthday! I have nothing but a bed and my cat, but I did it!2yr ⋅ volfanmomof2 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I lost next to all of my belongings over the past year, suffered through homelessness/unemployment for several months and I finally got my first apartment at 27.8mo ⋅ AdPatient3000 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I know it’s not much but I finally saved 800$ to pay cash for a car.1yr ⋅ EveryStrategy4918 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My son wanted a stuffed manta ray for his 5th birthday but I didn’t have money to buy one, so instead I converted his old baby blanket into one! (Hand sewn)1yr ⋅ WildfireSmile ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Our family doesn’t qualify for food stamps, but every week I am very grateful that our community offers such a wonderful food bank to anyone who needs help. This is what they had this week for each family1yr ⋅ deadbedredemption3 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My settlement check from a 3 year Auto Lawsuit just came. I had limited tort and this will change my life.4mo ⋅ douglass_wildride ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I used to think going to macdonald’s when i was young was exquisite8mo ⋅ bryan6363 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I thought a property, or even street, with trees on it was living luxe.5mo ⋅ SuperSecretSpare ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I posted here a few days ago about making my son a manta ray because I couldn’t afford to buy one. Look what y’all did for my baby. You are all amazing. ❤️1yr ⋅ WildfireSmile ⋅ r/povertyfinance
It's a real struggle out here. We barely make enough to support ourselves1yr ⋅ baktanra ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Being poor definitely causes more depression than any other factor in my life1yr ⋅ forgooglereviews ⋅ r/povertyfinance
always goes back to the damn car that we literally can’t live without1yr ⋅ REVENAUT13 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I keep seeing grocery photos. Here's $48 at Aldi's. I'm beyond grateful to have one near my apartment.1yr ⋅ chaparrita_brava ⋅ r/povertyfinance
May not be much, but I’m thrilled. After sleeping on an air mattress for 4 months, I bought a bed!3yr ⋅ gigglesann ⋅ r/povertyfinance
These are financial goals I’m striving for. We may not be there yet, but it’s nice to have long term ambitions too.3yr ⋅ gangbangkang ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Just wanted to share my happy news. After ten years of a mattress and box springs on the floor, I finally have a bed!3yr ⋅ fizzlebeck ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Finally paid off 2 of my 5 credit lines, getting a bonus from work next week, and of course someone has to climb under my car and saw off my catalytic converter. But I wont give up, I will escape.2yr ⋅ weeds96 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I no longer sleep in bus/train stations, I now sleep in my car #upgrade2yr ⋅ badattitudebarista ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Biden Administration Prepares To Forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt for earners making less than $125,000 per year10mo ⋅ zestychipz ⋅ r/povertyfinance
UPDATE: I SAVED $2000! You guys were very encouraging when I was nearly half way.2yr ⋅ CrazyMoeFo ⋅ r/povertyfinance
If you ever feel bad about your finances, just remember that someone took this loan on a 30k car.3yr ⋅ Justnotherthrowway98 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Got an unexpected check in the mail today, what do I do with my newfound wealth?!?2yr ⋅ PeeB4uGoToBed ⋅ r/povertyfinance
One less bill to worry about. Good luck to all who are on the job hunt!2yr ⋅ granboulwerwer23432 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Grew up poor and struggled throughout life, got my house keys today2yr ⋅ greatauror28 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Putting my best boi to sleep today because I can’t afford treatment. The emotional cost of being poor, I feel like a murderer. I’m so sorry, Snoop, I failed you.11mo ⋅ Shagcat ⋅ r/povertyfinance
The last few months have been an intense struggle and today I went to pick up my EBT card and we suddenly have over a grand to spend on food. So excited to take my 4 year old grocery shopping tonight and let her pick some of her favorite stuff out!11mo ⋅ vetsgethigh ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After 11yrs in the same entry level job making, what is a poverty wage for my area. I finally got a promotion! $13,000 more a year. I cant wait to throw these things out and buy a GOOD pair of shoes!2yr ⋅ Ridewithme38 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I'm 24 and this is my first time ever having a comma in my checking account, just wanted to share9mo ⋅ MilkQueen ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Let my girls get something at the book fair today, something I was never able to do growing up.3yr ⋅ huertashuaraches ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I don’t know if this has been posted here already but it’s a funny tip!3yr ⋅ whatimhereforis ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Poverty Win: Got a new job with free weekly produce at my local farmer’s market!1yr ⋅ asymmetricalwolf ⋅ r/povertyfinance
$80.70 groceries. I feel like this was not a lot for the money. Not pictured: 1 case of bottled water, 40 count.10mo ⋅ some_boring_dude ⋅ r/povertyfinance
It required us to restart our life in a small town 2.5 hours from our loved ones, but we are officially home owners!!10mo ⋅ WittyThingHere ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Swallowed my pride and finally went to the mobile food bank. It was much different than I expect and I’m so glad I’m not trying to feed children right now.10mo ⋅ Mercybby ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I know many of us are taking responsibility for our part, but...4yr ⋅ YungAnxiousOne ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Making progress and I've (30M) got nobody to tell. Hope this fits here.1mo ⋅ BreathOfFreshWater ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I'm running laundry in my home for the first time in over a year. It feels surreal to finally have had the chance buget out a set after a very difficult year. Im so thankful i won't ever have to go to the laundromat ever again.1yr ⋅ Emoracchiod ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Busted my ass working 2 jobs, 6 nights a week, this year.... Both credit cards paid off / have stayed that way, and I put $10,000 into savings.1yr ⋅ iblame_heather ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I'm a student and my university food pantry has distributions twice a month. Here's my haul this week!8mo ⋅ QuietlyBleeding ⋅ r/povertyfinance
The trades are in desperate need of workers and offer paid apprenticeships, unlimited earning potential, and full benefits.1yr ⋅ CivilMaze19 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
The dream of home ownership just keeps moving further and further away1yr ⋅ SuperSecretSpare ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What $12 get you in an affordable Ukrainian supermarket chain9mo ⋅ never_shit_ur_pants ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Joined a research study to test out a vaccine so I could pay rent11mo ⋅ familiar-face123 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
So I finally made my first $1,000 and I have no one really to share this with! It just makes me happy to look at in the app haha3mo ⋅ Charlie467Hammond ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This post brought to you by my third new tire this year since I can't afford a full set.1yr ⋅ Ok_Platypus_849 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
LET'S GOOO! $50k in student debt just forgiven. I can't even believe it.3mo ⋅ SuperSecretSpare ⋅ r/povertyfinance
It ain't much, but I started a Roth IRA. Only contribute $10/month, but it's something!3mo ⋅ faceboobs701 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Can we talk about how expensive it is to be a woman? $33 for this.6mo ⋅ jsboklahoma1987 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Someone posted this for free curbside on Facebook marketplace and I jumped at the opportunity.4mo ⋅ podludzixr ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What $0 gets you at your local grocery dumpster. (Cat not from dumpster)9mo ⋅ deserttrends ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Save half your paycheck, regardless of whatever else you have to pay for, regardless of what you earn, I guess.3yr ⋅ Iusemyhands ⋅ r/povertyfinance
The result of saving every $1 bill, $5 bill, and coin change for 12 years.1mo ⋅ Gone333 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
