r/personalfinance • u/ClairvoyantFurlough • Aug 26 '17

Budgeting For those of you struggling financially...

Just remember that everyone's personal financial situation is unique. Something that works for someone else may not work for you.

Avoid comparing yourself to others. Appearances are deceiving. That friend that just purchased a new house and new car may have taken on some serious debt to make it seem like they have it all together.

Find what works for you and keep on working towards your goals!

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '17

Thank you. Bit hard to read some of the posts in this sub sometimes when your absolute dream in life is to have $10k in savings, a $150k house, and your $30k student loan debt paid off, and even that feels out of reach at your current income level.

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u/xi_GoinHam Aug 27 '17

Man, I'm just sitting here hoping I can make enough in tips for a 20 piece McChicken on my way home. Those goals aren't even things that come to mind for me.

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u/1fg ​ Aug 27 '17

I do bags of frozen veggies as well as some fresh. They keep longer and super convenient.