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I'm glad you have people to lean on. We are in a similar situation since Jake's pay was cut by $1,300 per month. PER MONTH. Talk about wanting to throw up the day we found that out. Some things I've found helpful are, if you have t.v. and are not in a contract, cancel it immediately, if you are on a contract, ask if you can suspend it for 6 months. Then, if you feel you need it, get the cheapest version of netflix, you'll never be bored. See if there is a food pantry in your town, it could be run by the city/county/churches or some other organization. They can sometimes give you some food to help supplement what you have in your fridge. I shop at WinCo and only buy what is on my list, I buy the cheapest brand, and I always buy my flour/sugar/rice/beans in the bulk section, it's a lot cheaper and rice and beans are super inexpensive meal ideas. See if your neighbors have any extra veggies in their gardens, this time of year in a lot of places people have squash coming out of their ears. Do you know anyone with chickens? They might have eggs you can buy on the cheap. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! These are great ideas! I hope things get better for you guys as well- pay cuts always suck!
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for a few weeks now after seeing D's post while you were crazy busy with work. My husband and I know D from college. We have been married for nearly 3 years and still have money issues - for us however it's more about money management and the fact that we both learned different management skills growing up. Hang in there, it does get better. I think you're wise to start the Dave Ramsey program - I have many friends who've definitely benefited from his program. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteOn another note: I LOVE your blog - very inspiring! Keep it up!
Oh friend, i think we really are twins. My D and I have been in your shoes countless times. We are are only 3 years in this thing called marriage and after your first year, it really does get better! Financially we hit rock bottom 2 years ago (no food, no job, no more apartment...) and after we got through that mess we came out so much stronger and we learned we are a great team and I know that D and you are pretty awesome team too! I'm so glad you are doing the Dave Ramsey program, because it saved us. It is hard work at first, but the relief that you are going to feel when you are out of debt is better then any vacation, shopping trip, car, or anything else debt can buy you! Just remember that you are loved and that there are so many who are thinking and praying for you both. <3BMAC
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so open about this, it is a real issue. Aaron and I have been there too - we fell into despair but with the love and support of our friends and families and God we surfaced. But balancing and handling money is still very difficult! I'm told it always will be a struggle in marriage but there is hope :)<3 Alyssa
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