Trying to get ahead can be really depressing..

[ilearn]

Cost of living crisis

After the mortgage, bills and regular necessities are paid for each week. My husband and I are left with very little to save in order to get ahead in life ($100-200 pw) Which leaves barely any money hobbies, interests, going out to eat. All we do is either watch TV, Read all day and the occasional hike.

Anyone else experiencing this atm?

 

[radmilabartosova]

@ilearn I'm in almost the same situation, but I'm single, so a lot less money to go around. I have about $50 left after bills and mortgage each week. The only way I can pay for something if it comes up is to spend less on food for the week.

 

[ilearn]

@radmilabartosova Yeah some weeks it’s $50 with unexpected costs we are trying to cut back on weekly food shop and have cut all subscriptions except Netflix but that’ll go too as the price is going up again

 

[ess]

@ilearn I have found streaming sites that show all the latest TV shows within an hour if them dropping. Never had any issues. All you need is a couple of popup blockers which are free from chromestore

 

[elights]

@ilearn Single, paying $460 rent per month on min wage. Yes. food is costly, but petrol to get around has become the most noticeable dent in the coffin. With NACT in charge, i expect it to get worse.

 

[lee25]

@elights 460 per month! What country are you living in??? I pay 600 a week for 2 bedrooms for my small family!

 

[sshyam]

@ilearn Yep I'm basically just intermittent fasting or having one meal a day as it is financially easier. I have been trying to live well below my means so I can stash money away. Unexpected bills can fuck you up. Best to keep prepared

 

[snlmommy]

@ilearn I'm sure many are with the cost of living the way it is. Have you ever talked to anybody about your income and outgoings? Sometimes small tweaks can make a world of difference.

 

[ilearn]

@snlmommy I’ve made a few cuts with food and subscriptions. We are trying save for decent hybrid cars to cut back on fuel. It’ll take a long while.

 

[flocculus7]

@ilearn Check insurance prices first, some are priced quite highly so negate some of fuel saved.

 

[biohazardfan03]

@ilearn Late to this but it’s an insane strategy to spend money on cars to save fuel.

 

[jlnunez725]

@ilearn How much are you spending on fuel

 

[ilearn]

@jlnunez725 $140 a week between us, can go up and down. Travel to and from work is quite a distance for my husband

 

[jlnunez725]

@ilearn How are you weighing up $140/week VS the cost of some hybrid cars?

Surely that's going to take years to see a positive return on

 

[newb787]

@jlnunez725 Not sure what car you have, but could you downgrade to a more fuel efficient petrol car? My 10 year old Toyota Corolla is amazing on gas.

 

[mark1]

@newb787 My little Honda fit is super fuel efficient, but the cost to fill up has gone from ~$60/week to ~$95/week.

 

[snlmommy]

@ilearn Thats quite a bit. Is commuting together possible? Is public transport cheaper? Possible to work from home at all or more often? Shop around for insurance as well.

 

[patdog122482]

@ilearn Do you have a huge mortgage?

 

[resjudicata]

@ilearn I work Saturdays doing building labour , make about $500. That’s our get ahead money. Maybe sacrifice the reading and hikes on the weekend for a while.. depressing I know

 

[tylerjb50]

@resjudicata Damn one Saturday and 500 ?