Please post anonymously for me…I know this doesn’t have to do with kids…well kind of actually… is anyone else severely struggling these days with money?! It’s so ridiculous that I honestly don’t know what we are gonna do…my fiancés hours have been cut on top of these ridiculous prices for everything! I’m so worried about my kids…I go days without eating, we are behind on bills, my car has failed inspection cause it needs over $3000 worth of work done on it, ive been trying to sell a lot of my things with no avail and I’m so stressed I’m breaking down…but as long as my kids have full tummy’s that’s all that matters…I’m just so scared for the future and it’s not gonna get better any time soon. I live in a small town so job opportunities for my fiancé are slim to none! He’s been looking for months and has come up with NOTHING. I can’t even begin to imagine being able to afford daycare so I can get a job and help but even if I did, I have so many health issues I can barely keep a job because my illnesses will cripple me…and there’s not a darn thing I can do about it… does anyone know of stay at home jobs that are REAL and not scams? I’m so desperate it’s not even funny…none of my family can help…I’m just so lost… I want to give up so bad cause how can anyone appreciate life and continue to survive these days?! It’s horrible…
I am praying for you. Please don’t quit.
I work weekends and nights. While he works during the day during the week. We make it work
Keeping you in my prayers.
Single mom and work seven days a week. I feel you.
Any kind of disability or assistance?
Fiveer, Upwork, and Indeed all have loads of remote work. I do freelance writing and use them.
Yes!!! I am stressed everyday due to this issue only me and my fiancé both work and still can’t make it!
USPS is always hiring - all shifts.
If you have to, get a job opposite hours of your fiancé. I know it is hard but you have to do what you have to do.
Yup it’s almost impossible to live comfortably right now.
Look up USAA jobs, I don’t work there myself but often see them recommended for work from home.
Keep your head up momma. This too shall pass. I’m married and we have a two income household and things are still tight. I agree things are very expensive right now and I worry about all the young people who can’t afford to start lives in their own…i pray this to shall pass💕
Walk dogs or dog sit. Apply for state assistance as well. Consider moving to where there are more opportunities eventually!
I think almost every one I know is struggling right now!
I think everyone is struggling right now. The economy & who is running it doesn’t have a clue. I hope things get better.
We are ok but we both work full time. All of our kids are school age, which eliminates the need for daycare/diapers.
Going through the same thing here too , I don’t know what else to do either, prayers going up
I don’t mind not eating at times like these anymore as long as others can ans I can eat some cheese and drink aloe juice I’m good
LinkedIn has a lot of remote jobs listed
I would also start applying for state help .
Look for weekend or night jobs you can pick up
Does your state offer any type of food assistance? Like snap benefits? That could at least help with the food issue….
It’s a real struggle. I think many families are in the same situation
If he works days can you work nights? Or work on his off days?
Yes ma’am. And child care is so expensive that it’s not even worth working just to pay for childcare. My husband makes really good money, like really good and it still never seems to be enough. Keep your head up!
At Church’s you can get free food that might help a little
When my daughter was little. I worked at daycare centers and brought her with me.
If you’re health is so bad you can’t hold a job apply for disability. It may take a year of fighting for it but you could get approved and it doesnt hurt to try. But yes I think almost everyone is struggling. We both work full time and we still struggle and are constantly on disconnect notices.
Not sure if this is an option but a lot of people I know who are struggling donate plasma twice a week. It pays pretty good, if there’s a plasma center near you.
I feel this. I literally had $1 in my bank account today.
My car insurance is due the weekend and I have to just let it bounce or overdraft.
I don’t get paid again until last week of August because I’m a grad instructor and only get paid during the school year. I’m so broke and am pretty much losing weight due to pumping milk and not eating as much. Smdh.
I just need to survive another month and hopefully I can breathe again.
Heather Atkinson can ya help her?
I work full time and my husband works part time. I have 4 kids well 5 including his 20 year old son who doesn’t help. I pay rent,water,gas utilities and buy food and everything else. My husband pays his truck payment and his rent a center bill. Not to mention his son can afford a 350 rent a center bill for gaming consoles every two weeks but complains because there is no food in the house. We just lost power last weekend and I lost $300 worth of food. Starting over slowly
Check in to assistance. Echo. Food stamps
I’m in the same boat … My husband and I work opposite shifts because we have no family and no sitter it sucks …but we do it because we have too!! I also have a auto immune disease that will cripple me no cure it just gets worse with time but that doesn’t stop me … there’s ways around it … just have to put some big girl pants on and get it done … not to be mean but it’s life it’s not easy
It is hard I do side hustles with Amazon flex and 5 others you and your husband can apply too I can send my referral codes I get paid daily or weekly on them. But you need transportation to deliver boxes, food and also go to stores to count inventory takes 15 mins and you get paid 12- 20 bucks. Amazon you can also buy stuff and sell for more - on there make profit. My state has a food depot where daily distributions of food are given. Ever since Biden took over everything went up so sad savings account diminished can’t even afford luxury because we living pay check to pay check.
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Following!! I need a good 6g’s for my property tax !!!
Yes we are struggling too 
… and can’t afford daycare even if we trusted one. It feels like a being locked in a room on a sinking ship. A LEGIT work from home job would be great but I don’t know of any myself. Just hoping to make it another year or so until both my kids are in school full time. Hang in there…I know it’s depressing 
Have you looked into possible assistance 
for food stamps and child care that would really help you get on your feet again
Have you tried filing for disability ?
Yes. I’m struggling too. I lost 20lbs last month bc I barely ate. I was able to keep up on bills surprisingly. Had $7 to my name left. This month is worse. I am living off of what my son dad gives to me and my skimpy workman’s comp check. I’m legally not allowed to get another job at the moment bc I’m on workman’s comp. I’ll have to pay back everything if I do. Yay for a work back injury and them effing me over. You’ll get through this. We all will.
Look into food stamps, also the government will help cover daycare. Use them. It helps.
I work at a pub evenings and weekends to offset childcare expenses. Plus tips help tremendously!
We were broke when I worked days and had the kids in childcare.
In April me and my hubby both got laid off our jobs. I worked there almost 10 yrs and hubby 21 yrs. Our shift was eliminated and jobs moved to Mexico. We made decent money and got a good severance pay to hold us over and I also had a major surgery in April. We are doing ok but I’m having trouble finding a decent job thats close enough. I’m paying for my own health insurance, its expensive! and still owe almost 2000 in medical bills from surgery 
I know ill make it through ok, I have a good hubby and ill find that job! Hang in there! Its easy to feel overwhelmed. Everything is SO damn expensive now on top of everything! At least we both have have good vehicles and our house! Thankful for all we have!
We work opposite shifts in my house. We were both on third and, very fortunately, my stepmom would watch our 3 kids overnight and got my oldest up in time to eat breakfast every morning. But her brother is very sick now and she now longer can do that, so I work overnights and my husband went to second shift and now our neighbor sits with them for the hour and a half between us both being gone from 9:40 pm-11:20 pm. Maybe look into a cleaning job if that’s something you could handle! Hospice centers and hospitals have maintenance/EVS on site 24/7 and it’s fairly easy if you work nights.
Maybe just get a job in fast food where you work only on your husband’s days off. Fast food might not be your dream job but beats going hungry
Do you qualify for food stamps? Can you get disability? CVS Pharmacy has work from home jobs. Sending prayers.
Absolutely. My husband and I make $140k together and struggle. Between car payments, debt, childcare for 2 kiddos, pet care, etc. Almost everyone is having trouble.
You got this, mama. You will get through this. It’s so easy to look at ourselves and wonder what we are doing wrong but look at these comments. Unfortunately, most people are struggling.
I’m a single mom of 3 and I’m definitely struggling. I got paid last Thursday, took care of bills, got groceries, only to discover that I have no money left for gas for the next 2 weeks. I actually went back to delivering for Walmart part time just for gas money.
Research at home telemarketing jobs, check BBB for reviews of the companies hiring.
Job search through you local Unemployment offices.
Most people are financially struggling. The best thing that has happened financially in our life’s is that my husband stepped up and got a college education through a technical college. It was unbelievable the amount of scholarships, grants, and financial aid that is provided. I recommend getting CDLs or HVAC technician.
Take a breath. Pat yourself on the back.
You’ve got kids. Health problems. Employment lack.
There are legit resources for each of these that your family will qualify for.
Make a list.
Take it step by step.
Knock them out by priority.
Put your pride & tears aside.
Accept the proper help when overwhelmed.
Follow through with each one.
Check it off your list.
Take a breath.
You’ll get there.
Your husbands got your back and have him help.
Due diligence on your guys’ part will determine how quick you will look back and say, we did it. Take a breath.
Hang in there you are not alone.
Do you work? You talk an awful lot about your fiance? Sometimes ya gotta take “lower” paying jobs. Tough times don’t last, tough people do.
If she’s that ill apply for disability and federal or state assistance
Fast food and retail stores are always hiring. Something is always better then nothing til something better comes along.
Home day care. Look after somebody’s child so they can go to work.
If your fiancee is a full time employee for his company, not a contractor, he can file for unemployment to make up the difference of his pay for the cut hours
2 years ago I was making good money. Now… Make the same money and live paycheck to paycheck. Barely making it. I work more hours then I should. Miss out on so much. Have 2 babies of my own. Husband can’t work. Disability keeps denying him. Thinking of getting a second job at this point. But damn why does come down to working your life away and missing out on life. Spend your days worrying about everything. I often wonder how I keep us going. But I do. File for foodstamps they are there for a reason. See about disability for yourself.
Look into local food banks, lots of churches have clothing and canned food drives. You usually don’t have to be a member to get things you need, at least around here. Apply for food stamps and if you have a local Union mission contact them. There are also churches that have free daycare programs if you need one. Just be sure to volunteer when you can so you know the staff and you feel comfortable. Have you talked to you fiancé about his son needing to help with grocery costs? If he’s complaining about food he should help with food.
Wah Job Factory!!! Has tons of work from home job postings all of the time. Join the group and good luck!
I’m a single mom who works two jobs I’m currently on day 28 straight without a day off and I’m still not making it, I sat in my car after work and cried idk how I’m going to pay for bills and back to school stuff. I’m currently trying to see if I can fit in a 3rd job just so I can break even at the end of the month
kinda know your feeling but opposit and different issues and only one of us working here now
If you can’t work have you tried applying for disability?
Go to food banks, I know it’s tough asking for help but I wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for them. Go to different churches they’ll help if they can.
I know you mentioned an illness, does that preclude you from maybe offering babysitting services on your home?
That way you can pull in some income and not have to take your kids somewhere and pay for child care.
It’s really hard right now. Praying you find solutions.
I’m a single mother of 4 and my stress level is insanely overwhelming to the point of exhaustion. It’s very hard In this very scary world/ country we live in today. It makes me scared for my children. You’re not the only one, sometimes it helps to know you’re not alone. They say money doesn’t buy happiness but money would literally solve ALL my problems!! And make me very happy!!
Contact your local services/welfare office to see what services you qualify for. You might be eligible for food stamps and childcare so you can work. Having health issues doesn’t mean you can’t work outside the home. Working an office job could be an option. Now if you’re DISABLED that’s a different story. You could be eligible for SSI. In any event your local social services/welfare office would have information on ALL of these things. Good luck.
Everyone is going through the same thing thats why you’re having trouble
Yes everyone is struggling. Either pay bills or eat. But if your health is this bad then go to a Doctor. Have him write you something and start getting disability check. Also depending on your fiancé income you may qualify for free daycare and food stamps. Good luck to you
Yeah. How’s biden economics working for you. He says it’s great
I’m a single mom, permanently disabled, and we are currently living in a hotel because a tree fell on my house. My 5-year-old was making a video on their tablet the other day at the little table in the hotel kitchen and I saw them picking up snacks and showing the camera and then they opened the refrigerator to show the food inside and I heard them say, “So guys, I’m going to need some help getting some money for me and my mom because we’re almost out of food and we’re almost out of money.”
I try so hard to shield my baby as much as I can from the struggles I face being a single parent on a fixed income but when they are literally the only other human you ever interact with sometimes they hear you vent. To say I felt like an absolute failure as a parent is putting it mildly. 
My original suggestion went out the window when u detailed ur medical issues. Since that is a big factor, I think u should apply for disability and/or SSI. If u can’t work due to a serious medical issue, then applying for both programs is totally worth a shot. U should also apply for welfare and foodstamps. If ur able to do perhaps DoorDash or something like that, that could be helpful for ur family.
Update: maybe consider doing online college classes. This can help u earn money and contribute towards ur future career. I am a student (low income) and I receive financial aid money and grants. I also win a lot of scholarships. It’s all free money that I’ve earned with good grades.
For one thing you must move where there is JOBS, can’t get anywhere just staying put.
Single mom here. I’m working two jobs and still can’t afford everything. It’s absolutely horrible. I know that’s not helpful exactly, except you’re not alone.
Check see if you can get disable an check on food stamps any thing will help he may have to drive out of town for a job if there is family service where you live they might can help it is worth a try
If your husband’s hours were cut that much you should qualify for cash assistance or foodstamps. Have you tried for disability with your health issues?
Look up work from home sites on fb. Be careful there’s a lot of scams. Can you get foodstamps?
Do you have a disability thats keeping you from working? If so, you should file for social security income. If not, There are restaurant jobs that you can pick up while your fiance is at home with the kids. They usually work around your schedule and this gives you an opportunity to help out. You can also apply through temp agencies to see if they have remote positions that may suit your needs. They usually require a bit of experience (not sure what your background is), but worth a shot. When you have kids you both have to make it work even if it means taking turns working and being home with the kids. You won’t ever get anywhere if its only one of you working making minimum and the other is at home. When he gets home you gotta go to work. No excuses.
Going through the same rn, temp at-home position ended last year in Nov., then I got an interview with another company a few weeks later, was “hired” and was told it would start in 3-4 weeks and would get an email to schedule a call to discuss more info on the position, so applied for unemployment to help during that time, its now been 9 mths and unemployment ran out and that company keeps pushing the dates back each time I email them…and I emailed twice a week every week for 9 mths so really need something like now and have no vehicle or family to help…so following this post
Lots of stay at home jobs. I have an interview with capital one for a work from home position. Synchrony Bank offers work from home positions as do CVS, att, t mobile, apple. You just have to do the research to find them.
If your illness prevents you from working, apply for ssi
Go to DSS and apply for food stamps , I’m not sure of age of kids , but in New York if 5 and under you can apply for WIC , not sure if every state has it , but that can help with food , or maybe food pantries or churches can help. I know it’s not nessairly wanted , but maybe your boy friend can find a second part time job, don’t give up your not alone. You guys got this.
Check jobs in California for a stay at home job. Work from home in any state with Cali pay.
A lot of people are .
Try to see if you qualify for any government assistance/ subsidies, unemployment for your fiancé . He needs to look for a job outside of town as well.
Your finances are not going to get fix by itself, you guys needs to do whatever you have to get better .
Offer to babysit , pet sit , you can do it at your place
To whoever voted for Biden and is commenting on this … it’s your fault.
Sorry you’re going through this. Life is insanely expensive now a days it’s crazy.
Times are tough for so many of us right now. Keep your head up. Things will get better. I agree with you about childcare. I ended up having to quit my job. Ironically enough, as a childcare worker. Even with my 50% discount it wasn’t affordable. I was literally paying the company I worked for rather than them paying me. When I left my job, I had to figure out ways to save on expenses. We cut down on our cable plan, applied for fuel assistance, clipped coupons, shopped at the dollar tree more often, and I’d plan all of my errands for 1 day. That way I’d use less gas. I also quit smoking and made my own laundry detergent for a while. In terms of work from home jobs, I’ve heard that Netflix is hiring for customer service positions. Do you know anyone that could use a babysitter? Maybe dog walking? You can create a profile on care.com and possibly end up with a few steady clients. As far as feeding your family, do you have a local food pantry? Even pantries within a couple towns over from your location are usually helpful. Maybe a church? Depending on your children’s ages (and your location) you could apply for WIC. Some of the ways I cut down on costs were cooking from scratch, saving vegetable scraps and freezing to make vegetable stock for soups, saving and freezing ends of bread for bread crumbs. Just toast, toss them in the food processor and season to your liking. I also add stuff to bulk up meals. I add rice or black beans to taco meat, or broccoli to my pasta. There are quite a few FB pages for cooking and shopping on a tight budget. When I was little, my Mom would always go to the grocery store right when it opened. She was always buying the discount meat. I started doing that too. I’ve saved a ton that way. As far as your car goes. If you have more than one vehicle, you may be better off selling it to a scrapper and buying something off of market place. You could also reach out to your local vocational school and see if they can do some, if not all of the repairs. It will cost you a LOT less. I took automotive in high school and can assure you that the instructors inspect everything after it’s been worked on. It takes longer than if it were taken to a mechanic, but that also reflects on the lower price point.
You are NOT alone!
We are a two, full-time income house hold, with four kids. Two of those kids are adult daughters and contribute some, financially, to the household. We are down a vehicle due to an auto accident, so 4 of us are sharing two vehicles, we sometimes have to pick and choose which utility gets paid and which one doesn’t. And I know it’s not just my household. I have a friend with a daughter who has some medical issues. She has two under two and she sometimes has to skip bills to be able to afford the parts of her daughters medical care that insurance doesn’t cover.
The best advice that I can’t give you is to make a list and start with the issues you know you can tackle and then move onto the harder ones. Take one day at a time and one step at a time.
Also, if you have serious medical issues, I would consider asking your doctor about information on disability. If you want to look for work from home jobs, Indeed is a good place to look. There are still a lot of companies utilizing work from home.
I would also apply for any and all assistance that you can. Where I live, we have the Department of Social Services, where you can apply for food assistance, medical assistance and child care assistance. We also have Community Action Council, who helps with utility assistance, rental assistance and they have a food bank on site.
If you can show proof of your fiancés hours being cut and your household expenses, and things are as bad as you say they are, you should (at the very least) qualify for everything, even if only temporarily.
Try getting food stamps until things get better. I don’t understand your fiancé not getting a job. There are so many job openings around here. Even a low paying job is better than none.
Try work from home jobs like cold calling, typist transcriptions
Has he tried selling his plasma? You can make a couple hundred a month.
You are in my thoughts and prayers 
. I know this is not a fix and I shouldn’t bring politics into this however people need to pay attention and vote the current administration out!!!
Sounds stupid but go to college you can have your kids watched for cheap at the school and learn a little we all need that
If you move in to a place where your rent is based on your income then your rent will be 30% of whatever your income is. Apply for these places, get food stamps, and apply for disability or offer childcare for some extra money.
Internet providers have some legit work from home jobs. I have a friend that does customer service from home for Shaw industries. There’s plenty of work from home jobs that will train you if you look for them.
Message me, I can try and help with the job thing.
I’m just here to say if you are in the USA and need help, apply for WIC, food stamps, whatever. Do whatever you need to do. That’s what those programs are there for. Look at your local food banks too.
Also, try Wells Fargo and SimpliSafe. My husband works for WF, and he works from home every other week. My husband has friends that work for SimpliSafe and he said that they work from home majority of the time. They go in office like once a month.
Call 211 to help you find resources. They can help with finding food.
Call 211 & ask about assistance programs
I’m going to Say a lot of Prayers for you and your family! May God bless you all.
I’m exactly in your spot. Just keep going yrs all you can do!!
Every Person I know is struggling right now! Hugs 
hopefully things start looking up!
Praying for you!
Have you looked into being a state certified child care provider? That may help.