I Am Broke


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Where'd the Money Go???

I am on disability, so I don't make as much as usual. However, I do get my base salary. Where is it going? I can't afford to pay the house...

Not Broke Anymore!

I AM LOOKING FOR PEOPLE THAT LIKE TO HELP OTHERS IN TODAYS WORLD. I AM LOOKING FOR PEOPLE THAT WOULD LIKE TO GET PAID EVERY FRIDAY! I AM...

There Is Always Something

I am the sole provider for my family. I make about 2300/month after taxes. That sounds like a pretty good income but I live in Hawaii (not...

I Am Broke and Lived In a Tent

I lived in a tent in the parking lot of my church for two years...in fact I would still be living there is someone has not attacted my...

I Am Helpless

i am a nurse. but i lack experience and money so I can't apply for any nurse related job. I want to work as a call center agent but my...

If Only It Grew On Trees.

My life would be a lot easier.  It is my fault I have no one else to blame.  But the massive frustration is with the fact that...

Employed And Still Broke

It's totally wild how little money I walk away with after rent and bills.I never would have thought that since I got a job I would still be...
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  • "We shop at thrift stores, buy and sell on ebay to make extra cash and clothes for the kids but after five years of living this way, I want to know when or if it will ever get better..."
  • "My fear is that I will still be living paycheck to paycheck and having family members pay for me and my family when we get together in another 10 years when I'm 43..."
  • "I know, stupid stupid stupid..."
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Most Popular: Beyond Broke
Most Commented: Beyond Broke
Most Entertaining: No End In Sight
Saddest: My Situation!
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42% of people who have this experience are in their twenties, 23% are in their teens, and 20% are in their thirties. 77% of people who have this experience are women.

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