So, what do you usually do when you you are 10 days away from payday and you have 20 dollars in your bank account, not even enough to keep your gas tank full until the next paycheck rolls around?
Aside from the initial negative body reaction when you realize you've underestimated what was in your account by $150, how do YOU react when you are faced with this situation?
This isn't a short-term situation, by the way. The next paycheck, in 10 days, is already almost all accounted for. and I'm already late on paying bills. so, i'm in a hole that's getting deeper.
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October 17th, 2006 at 11:32 pm
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October 18th, 2006 at 12:35 am 1161128107
For the short term, you challenge every debt you have. Eliminate or reduce everything possible...think outside the box. Is it really a need? or can you forego?
And for the long term, you either spend less or make more--and save a little of everything you make for the next rainy day.
Ive been there...and it was not fun. But someday you get to look back with the satisfaction of knowing you made it!
Good luck to you.
PS...I know that you can get immediate money for donating plasma. It is tax free and cash on the spot. I know a few people who used this as a tool to survive the really tough times. Babysitting is also a means to quick cash- but you MUST enjoy kids and have alot of patience!!!
October 18th, 2006 at 03:53 am 1161140031
October 18th, 2006 at 05:54 am 1161147291
I have a mortgage and a car payment and various unpaid bills and a 401(k) that i can't borrow from. I'm living a bit close to the edge.
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