One less bill to worry about. Good luck to all who are on the job hunt!4yr ⋅ Jetspicard ⋅ r/povertyfinance
5 years and one million mistakes later...I am finally free of my credit card debt!!4yr ⋅ TacoThug ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Got 20 things of pasta for $13 today. Guess we’re living off pasta 🫠1yr ⋅ No_Needleworker215 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I get about 50$ a week from the local pub. It’s only a 30 minute errand.1yr ⋅ someguywith5phones ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Really a kicker when the same company tells me I can save money by subscribing to autopay4yr ⋅ Speedstr ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Might not mean anything to most people. For the first time in my life, I have a little over $1,000 in savings. Had to move to a different state, take a new job and change almost my entire life. But it happened and I am finally proud of something I have done.3yr ⋅ qp_rage_qp ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Three years ago I had a 434 Credit Score. After making a plan and laying the groundwork, today it's at 703!5yr ⋅ Angrymanager ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Saw the post yesterday of the 3 cent check.. thought I'd show off my wealth too.3yr ⋅ Hankapotomus ⋅ r/povertyfinance
For anyone who needs some affordable holiday cheer, Target has 3ft tall artificial trees for $5 in their bargain area! One of these babies, some dollar tree tinsel and home made ornaments, and you’ve got Holiday cheer!2yr ⋅ Rosie_Posie_22 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Covid put a huge wrench in my progress but I went from jobless to buying my first vehicle in cash within two years.2yr ⋅ AmberRosin ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I finally battled my depression enough to go to a church food bank. Everything was expired, ranging up to a year1yr ⋅ Sharra_Blackfire ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Check your local Albertsons ad RAMEN FOR 9¢ starting tomorrow!!!1yr ⋅ Louisianaflavor ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Too embarrassing to post in meal prep sub, but I feel so happy about my protein dense lunch for myself, a 125 lbs., labor intensive full time tech worker, recently widowed mother of one human and one doggo. It ain't much, but I'm finding more SIMPLE meal additions for daily caloric increases.3yr ⋅ Syntheticsapien11 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Been preaching this to friends and family for years now. KFC sides come in dishwasher/microwave safe containers. Great for inexpensive snack containers for little ones.1yr ⋅ unicyclebrah ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This is what you get for 28 USD in Norway. Went to two different grocery stores to buy what’s on sale.1yr ⋅ Lemonesa ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What other affordable healthy foods belong in this starter pack?1yr ⋅ mythrowawaypdx ⋅ r/povertyfinance
2 yrs ago, I was #23 of r/all for a post I made here about how I had used tips from this subreddit to save $3000 in 3 months, & be debt free while working min. wage in Chicago. Yesterday, after 2 more years of saving, my fiance & I finalized the purchase of a new house in Texas. We’re homeowners!!!4yr ⋅ Atlas_Black ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Selling off my beloved shoes, handbags, and clothes so I can get on top of my debt1yr ⋅ nymaamyn ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My budget Christmas tree from the Dollar Tree. It’s not much to look at, but it was $5 and brought some holiday cheer to my apartment.4yr ⋅ KimJongFunk ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Not 100% sure if this is actually good advice, but if it is, this seemed like the best place to send it to3yr ⋅ A_Nutt ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After 5 years, I finally paid off the last 650 on the truck. It’s mine mine.3yr ⋅ NOTtigerking ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Anyways, back to my silly little job for my silly little paycheck (that’s already gone)3wk ⋅ IndependenceDapper28 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
i’m so grateful to have a sister like this. also...EGG MONEY. [“booger” is her nickname for me]1yr ⋅ ObedientToInstinct ⋅ r/povertyfinance
5 years ago I was living on a friend's sofa, coming down from a meth binge with 0 bucks to my name2yr ⋅ jizzjet ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This is the stuff that kills me. $6 to not smell like crap. I'm just frustrated. Hard month.1yr ⋅ Flattishsassy ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What 1.5 years of saving up all of my cash tips from working as a food delivery driver in Netherlands look like (€357,45)2yr ⋅ LonelyFoundation6400 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I’m a librarian with a personal vendetta against TurboTax. Taking it upon myself to inform patrons of IRS Free File this tax season!1yr ⋅ datantsnw ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My boyfriend and I just bought our first appliance that wasn’t secondhand. Neither of us have ever owned anything this nice. We’re so excited.4yr ⋅ netflix_gohomecrying ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I don't know where else to share my excitement! I scored a years worth of tampons for only $13!5yr ⋅ salin_ass ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This bowl of ice behind my stand-up fan works AMAZING to cool me down while I sit by it and work in a room with no AC3yr ⋅ Waiting-For-October ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Amount of food I got at a local pantry for just me. I turned down a lot of other items. Amazing:)1yr ⋅ microyogigal ⋅ r/povertyfinance
this is what $14 of produce looks like. The mandarins are organic because they were on sale and cheaper than non organic. I never buy organic since it's pricey. What do they expect people to live off of when this costs 2 full hours of minimum wage?!1yr ⋅ browniebandit94 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Primary care doctor charged me 150$ for a 5 minute virtual visit for a med refill. How are Americans supposed to survive with this bullshit? Shout out to St Elizabeth Health System KY, the greediest bastards out there.2mo ⋅ Jibjabaru ⋅ r/povertyfinance
If you can, shop sales, coupons and clearance. $120 for this grocery run (3 different stores)2yr ⋅ lnsewn12 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I've started using an extension on Chrome that shows me how many hours I'd have to work at my current pay to afford each item. Its really helped me change my perspective on what I really need to buy and how much I want something.5yr ⋅ -life_starts_now- ⋅ r/povertyfinance
3 months of penny pinching & selling no longer needed items3yr ⋅ jumping2concluzionz ⋅ r/povertyfinance
A brilliant excerpt from one of Terry Pratchetts books (not sure which one )2yr ⋅ Pan_Rex ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Don’t do the same mistake I did and go to college without understanding the basics of finances when taking out student loans.3yr ⋅ DippinNipz ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Negligent to my health, ignored pneumonia symptoms and ended up with Endocarditis. This is for 5-6 weeks in the hospital.1yr ⋅ drtbheemn ⋅ r/povertyfinance
A man we barely know has learned of the situation in which we are, my mother, my little brother and myself. He called my mother, asked her our address, and came to offer us products from his store that he had just opened. Thanks to this guy, for once my mother is crying with joy!2yr ⋅ Brooklyneuh ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I’m a middle class salesman who got a work bonus today for 2020 overall results and I lost all control of my emotions. Gratitude doesn’t even begin to explain how I feel. Planning on paying off medical bills and saving. And maybe one or two fun things for the family.3yr ⋅ fat_eld ⋅ r/povertyfinance
From over $14k to this beautiful number... I never thought the day would come where I paid my CC off. This has been years in the making and I’m ready to celebrate!!3yr ⋅ tjackson9395 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
First CC wasn’t so good but I’m turning things around with my second2yr ⋅ ShitItsReverseFlash ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Posts like these really get me down. I just keep wishing for a miracle like this so I can finally escape poverty. But sadly most people aren’t as lucky as this guy is. I hate to admit that I’m jealous. This guy gets a million meanwhile I am struggling to make ends meet every single day.1yr ⋅ Jimmyneautronpowers ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My score started out in the 500s, this is the first time in my life it’s been “fair.” I’m so happy i’m about to cry😭2yr ⋅ bruhsoundeffect57 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
what kind of horsecock is this? (i know, 'credit cards bad' but emergancies do happen and im still building that fund)2yr ⋅ spdsuk ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Y’all ever been to a grocery store going out of business sale? $185 haul.2mo ⋅ No_Poem786 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This hits specially hard when youve experienced it, giving your life away just to survive1yr ⋅ shangsfsds ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What it's like to live paycheck to paycheck, summarized in one image2yr ⋅ Diccolas ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Found a new job on a different city which pays 40% more compare to my last salary. Funny thing? I cant afford to move in to this cheap 140 per month room with shared bathroom. Cant even celebrate small wins because you cant afford to start your new job. I love my life so much!!!1yr ⋅ Winter-Ad9767 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
It's not much but I get paid tomorrow (1st of 2 paychecks this month) and had this much left from the last one. I even started a savings account. I also only have $400 left in bills for Aug.4yr ⋅ humbird09 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I just paid a ~$40 convenience fee for paying my house taxes online5mo ⋅ SupahBean ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Went to my local food bank and got all of this for free! For a family of 2.1yr ⋅ Miserable_Drawer1708 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After 20 long years of clawing my way out of debt, I finally did it. Achievement Unlocked. :)2yr ⋅ wileyc ⋅ r/povertyfinance
i’ve been through a lot lately and as stupid as it sounds i just really had my heart set on some clam chowder. but i guess not.1yr ⋅ CommunistBarabbas ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What's your go to poverty staple meal? Under $50 week grocery bill. 2-3k calories per day in food. Jalapeno teriyaki beef with rice and broccoli.7mo ⋅ deadlighta ⋅ r/povertyfinance
PSA - if you think you're struggling while everyone around you is doing fine on their own:4yr ⋅ pierre_x10 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Listen kids, don’t be stupid and accept payday loans. I paid this off early today!2yr ⋅ obsoletevoids ⋅ r/povertyfinance
PAID OFF THE LAST OF MY STUDENT LOANS AT 9% INTEREST 🤌 COULDN’T REFINANCE AND DECIDED TO PAY IT OFF INSTEAD OF WASTING $45 / MONTH ON INTEREST3yr ⋅ StokingandJoking ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Renewing my lease will increase my rent more than new move-ins. This is the manager's response.5mo ⋅ HolyIsTheLord ⋅ r/povertyfinance
The Lasagna Love Foundation gives out free homemade lasagna with included garlic bread and salad with mine to those in need! It EASILY feeds a family of 6, but I said my household size was 2.1yr ⋅ Miserable_Drawer1708 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I know it looks like a bad score but it's the first time I've been in the hundreds in 2 years! Finally stopped burying my head in the sand and I'm making positive moves!1yr ⋅ NM1795 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Guys, I highly recommend everyone read this book it changed your whole perspective in America3mo ⋅ MoonTU345 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Almost 2 years ago I moved into my apartment and have been using a very uncomfortable hard pad. This my new mattress and comfortable pillows and cover. I'm so happy and comfortable right now.4yr ⋅ chrisissues ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After spending years going to the laundry or hauling loads to my moms I finally saved enough to buy my own laundry set!4yr ⋅ BlemishedB ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This is getting ridiculous, how are we supposed to even live with rising prices when wages are stagnant?2yr ⋅ BIBLICALTHINKER2 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
For Christmas I couldn’t afford individual gifts for all the kids in my life (I have 24+) so I bought a $10 silicon mat and a $45 bulk box of crayons and I’m making them all name crayons. It was still kinda expensive up front but it’s making good personal gifts for much cheaper for ~$2 each.4yr ⋅ crazyckcslady ⋅ r/povertyfinance
First time being able to fill my tank fully since I got this car about 3 years ago. I’m working 2 jobs / 7 days a week & exhausted beyond belief, but being able to do things like this make it worth it1yr ⋅ ParkingHelicopter863 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
First time in my life I've saved money. I have noone else to show but after 3 months, I finally hit my first milestone :) I also paid off my phone and afterpay this year. :) I'm 30 and never been in a position to save, I'm pleased with myself :)2yr ⋅ dwhutt ⋅ r/povertyfinance
