Today is the day I handle my credit. Negotiated my Credit Card APR %, set up some payment plans, and built a budget. See ya in 12 months!2yr ⋅ limosusbiscuit ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Actually peanuts are probably out of reach for minimum wage2yr ⋅ UsuallyUnenthused ⋅ r/povertyfinance
38.94 dollars or 800 pesos at an open air market in emiliano zapata mexico.1yr ⋅ ohwhatsupmang ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After my somewhat depressing post, here’s something just for a laugh. We all need it every now and then.6yr ⋅ VTMediaMaster ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Outlining a paper that asked about family finances growing up. My family couldn't have been the only ones to do this right?5yr ⋅ g_racer67 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Moving abroad to a low cost-of-living country & working for a US company was the best decision I could have made. 15,000 paid off in 1.3 years upon graduating!5yr ⋅ yoofka ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This is the most money I have ever had after years of scraping by. Finally got a good job and can build up from here.5yr ⋅ kendricsdr ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This is the most I've ever had in a savings account! I'm so proud of myself.4yr ⋅ paperkitty84 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Started putting my hand in the stock market about 2 weeks ago because I found myself with $10. Not to brag but I'm basically a millionaire.5yr ⋅ BogStandardFart_Help ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Had a major setback since the last time I posted but I have paid off a little over $9k in cc debt since Fall 2020. 4 cc’s paid off, 2 cc’s & 2 LOCs to go!3yr ⋅ CaMNgirl ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My stockpile haul. $28.98 that includes just over 26.5 lbs of chicken drumsticks.1yr ⋅ deacc ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Jumped on the Too Good Too Go train. All this for 5 bucks! Thanks 😊1yr ⋅ atheris-prime_RID ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I discovered the Clearance/Reduced rack of flowers at my local grocery store. I had no idea!! I bought these to thank my partner for their support. Such a cheap little bouquet!3yr ⋅ theeyesarepopping ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Everything in the picture is up to 8 months expired. Our “pantry” charged $25 for this. We kept 12 granola bars, a quart of juice, 2dozen marshmallow cookies 2 loaves of bread and a pack of napkins9mo ⋅ bassman619 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Loved waking up to this email this morning! First time in years having my credit usage under basically 100%. Progress!3yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I made it to $1000 in savings! Two years ago I was homeless. There is hope!5yr ⋅ Meechtree ⋅ r/povertyfinance
10 months difference. I am still not where I want to be, but I am so freaking excited to see how much of a difference this has made. It's not been easy, but thank you everyone here for the help. I just got my first job that pays more than $15/hr and I think I can get the rest down by next summer.4yr ⋅ _jamocha_shake_ ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Somehow I’ve been able to get my credit card debt from over 10 grand to just over 2 grand!!!!!! I couldn’t have done it without the advice I was given here. So close to being credit card debt free!!4yr ⋅ tylerthepup ⋅ r/povertyfinance
$17.76 worth of groceries in the Philippines. We buy meat and vegetables at a local farm which can still range between $8.88 for both.11mo ⋅ Starry_Night0123 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I want to stress to anyone who still doubts thrift stores, I just picked up this set of calphalon for $20 at goodwill. No more replacing cheap cookware every time the nonstick coating begins to flake off.4yr ⋅ Postmortal_Pop ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My daughter wanted a set of Jeremy Scott Adidas. I couldn't afford, so ordered 2x of her favorite animal in beanie babie and by hand sewed them to a 40 dollar set of converse. Im a good dad right?2yr ⋅ bornonthetide ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After too long paying minimum, I decided to finally rid myself of my student loans. I supercharged my payments to pay it off by EOY 2020, and I hit my goal early! Just sent the final payment today!4yr ⋅ ukaniko ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Meijer Stockpile Haul $20.15 total. Pls see comments for detail breakdown1yr ⋅ deacc ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My starter in my 2004 Nissan finally started to go so I saved $300+ by buying and installing it myself2yr ⋅ Spenc05 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
A little over a year ago I was at 102% (yes, 102) so to see this today was absolutely wild.4yr ⋅ DepressedAlchemist ⋅ r/povertyfinance
People who need this explained are hoarding money from the masses while looking at us like we're the stupid ones...1yr ⋅ lionheart724 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
It’s taken 8 years, and several deferments, but I accomplished something this paycheck.5yr ⋅ AteslaArlo ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Are we at the part of monopoly where we rage quit because there is nothing left?3mo ⋅ cannotberushed- ⋅ r/povertyfinance
A year ago this may I lost my job and my checking went to $100 that I didn’t touch. I had 1¢ in my savings and 1300 outstanding in my credit. This is today, after 5 months of working :)4yr ⋅ racingbarakarts ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Poverty is a struggle in the society lets discuss on how we can break the circle1yr ⋅ lexoralisson ⋅ r/povertyfinance
The fact that today a $400k house will now cost you over $1,000,00010mo ⋅ lionheart724 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
First visit to a food bank in my life (half eaten bread was eaten by me) (accidently squashed a few fruits since they gave me too much+/no car here)5yr ⋅ LazyHighGoals ⋅ r/povertyfinance
$18 TooGoodToGo Haul ($73.50 value) - saved it from waste, will feed my family of 5 for at least 4 meals2yr ⋅ Harpence ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My lifetime experience with donating plasma exclusively at CSL Plasma in the DFW.3mo ⋅ MenstrationProject ⋅ r/povertyfinance
New research shows that money DOES buy happiness: you need to earn $240,000/year to feel comfortable secure in emotional well-being. The old research that happiness plateaus past a salary of $80k is outdated.3mo ⋅ PreviousComment1 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Never have I ever had 4 digits in a saving account of any kind. Starting saving mid-Dec 2019. Working a second job, donating plasma monthly and putting $100/month from my full-time job and just got my tax returns this week. Slowly making a dent in my debt and savings! It is possible!4yr ⋅ CaMNgirl ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After being bankrupt, moving back in with my parents, then living paycheck to paycheck for 3 years, today I was finally able to buy 4 months' shopping wholesale. Merry Christmas5yr ⋅ prof_mandish ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Listen, guys, I know that oatmeal is the king of cheap breakfasts. I just get sick of eating the same things all the time.4yr ⋅ supercalliefragislit ⋅ r/povertyfinance
£11 in Surrey, England - weekly shop for two people (with a couple of treats thrown in there)1yr ⋅ kn0wledgeisp0rridge ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Finally assigned categories to expenses in our joint bank account and.....shit. This is 100% my husband, I don’t smoke at all. What should I do?2yr ⋅ allaspiaggia ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Anyone else get the Text stating that the Affordable Connectivity Plan is out of money?1mo ⋅ DOINKSnAMISH22 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Sold our house and finally got out from under some debt. This wasn’t even the worst bill. Feels much better today, team.3yr ⋅ alyheimer ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Not only is this wildly out of touch, a year later and rent is 3x, gas is 2x, food is 1.5x, and wages are exactly the same.2yr ⋅ SuperSecretSpare ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I learned this helpful tip, and Im just here to spread it along [OC]4yr ⋅ ThereIMadeAComic ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Paid off my 5 year car loan yesterday...it took just over 1.5 years of making good choices (extra payments)4yr ⋅ headguts ⋅ r/povertyfinance
For anyone living off of mostly canned food right now.. this recipe stretches one pound of ground beef over many days and it’s suuuper filling and tasty. (Extra ingredients not required)4yr ⋅ wykae ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Doing everything I can to make ends meet. Started selling stuff from my hobby. Took up a second job. Now my son, my daughters twin. Isnt seen as a citizen when both his mother and I are 100% American. I'm sure itll only be months to fix this. Keep your head up folks!3yr ⋅ AvatarOfYoutube ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I’m so happy! After having to pay everything on my own since I was employed at 14, and helping my family with (the majority being) medical expenses, I’ve never been able to save. But saving starts today! My first $100 saved and I’m so proud.5yr ⋅ 11men1cup ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Not the most exciting meal, but it's super healthy and you can get all of this for about $5 at Walmart1mo ⋅ Vexivero ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Grew up poor, the oldest of nine kids. My mom is currently in her second bankruptcy. I learned from her mistakes and have worked my butt off as an adult. Waited tables for 7 years, was in sales for 6 years and am now a finance manager. Student loans aren’t paid off yet, but I can see the light.4yr ⋅ Lancerozman ⋅ r/povertyfinance
A few days ago someone made a comment about stores throwing out perfectly good food. I agreed with what that person said in the comments. Here’s a prime example of it. Had to toss these items today. (I’m aware it’s junk food but still food nonetheless).1yr ⋅ Chinsy100k ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Just got a settlement from a motorcycle wreck. Never had this much money in my life. What do I do with it now, besides catch up on bills?4yr ⋅ ProphetJezediah ⋅ r/povertyfinance
FU Pace/Herdez here is the same amount of salsa, homemade, without the salt and sugar for like half the cost3wk ⋅ lostacoshermanos ⋅ r/povertyfinance
€22.36 or $23.52 in one of the most expensive countries in Europe. This will last me roughly till friday2yr ⋅ Flying_Rainbows ⋅ r/povertyfinance
About a year and a half ago my score was around 602. This is the highest it’s ever been and aiming for that 800.5yr ⋅ thedarkavengerx ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I made my first $20 as a baker, I think I found my calling, not a way out of poverty but a way to make things easier3mo ⋅ PeeB4uGoToBed ⋅ r/povertyfinance
One down, two to go. Single dad, suffering - but motivated. This is a big huge feeling for me.4yr ⋅ Tomb_Brader ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I finally opened a savings account and put away my first $100. I know it’s not much, but for me this is huge! May it continue to grow5yr ⋅ Delicious_Albino ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What do you recommend? I Can’t catch a break.At least I own a truck!6mo ⋅ fjordisporg ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Used Christmas Tree, purple Halloween lights purchased after Halloween at 75% off, old candy canes, kid crafted ornaments, cat’s play bells for shiny ornaments. 👍4yr ⋅ TinyTownFamily ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Paid off my grad student loans with some of the money my insurance paid me for my jeep that got totalled by the idiot that hit me head on. I lost my car, but I finally gained debt freedom.2yr ⋅ firefowl ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Didn't have much money for Christmas this year, so I made custom cocoa kits with hand doodled mugs (Baked, so the ink stays). Cost was under $5 a person :)4yr ⋅ kittentea96 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
my very generous take from the church food pantry I attend...1yr ⋅ wellrounded-lady ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Happy to announce that I got myself to be a debt free and kept it that way. And now I’m in the 800+ credit score club for the first time ever. Thank you for all the advice and sharing ideas. It might be a hard road to take but IF I can do it then you can do it too. Cheers Woohoo 🎉4yr ⋅ makzero ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Me and my boyfriend, we made lasagna for only 6€. Eat it for lunch and dinner, took us one hour to cook but save our 17€4yr ⋅ rezkicho ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Grew up poor with a single mom. Couldn’t afford college so I moved to a city I’d never been to by myself. Got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes earlier this year. 21 yrs old. First time over 10k3yr ⋅ Mashed79 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My simplified version of Potato Cauliflower Curry—customizable, nutritious and delicious. Recipe, prices and details in comments.1yr ⋅ annethbeth ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I've never had this much money before in my life! A few years ago, I was shoplifting diapers and stuff for my daughter because I couldn't afford them. Now, I have so much income and assets that I'm losing SNAP/EBT and other government assistance.1mo ⋅ RebelJosh89 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Not much but after years of not having a stable place to be, it's nice to have someplace that feels like home3yr ⋅ franziaa ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Finally got some health insurance and got this huge 10k bill cleared off. Still have a lot of other debt but this was the biggest of them all.3yr ⋅ daveishere7 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After years of paying exorbitant interest rates... I am completely CC debt free!2yr ⋅ rainelle95 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
