It does get frustrating and depressing when you try and it seems like something always happens. I started to try and then truck would break down. Start over then needed new hot water heater, etc. I started again this time and now we got a $300 water bill and are having to find and fix the water leak somewhere in the yard. I’m not trying to bring you down more but I want you to know that it takes more courage to get back up. Doing this video shows you are courageous. Chin up, my friend. We will all get through this. We just need to keep trying.
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
I was in a frustrating situation yesterday, I thought all these things breaking, needed repair, it’s not easy! 😢 Not too long ago our water heater broke, water every wear. I’m with you Pam. I hope things get better for you 🙏🏻
@Pamcatmom5 ай бұрын
I hope things get better for all of us. It’s a struggle sometimes but we can do this.
@terryhenderson4244 ай бұрын
@@Pamcatmom in '22, we had a good 6 and closer to 8 months of big unplanned, needed expenses which were big for our budget. As time went on we got a tigher and tighter budget, more money set aside from unplanned expenses expenses in tne regular budget, and also buffed up buffers (like an emergency fund). We changed a LOT of our spending habits,,the way we bought things, the things we bought, and WHEN we bought. 8n gemeral,general, paid the bills and did a couple of firm set asides at the beginning of the month then did no spend/ low-spend until the very end of the month. This let us handle or better handle the unexpected expenses during the month. At the end of the month, we budgeted what was left over and this is when we did our discretionary spending. We learned to wait until the very last day before new income came in to discretionary spend.
@tmusa20025 ай бұрын
You’ll be good. Do Not go buy a car next month for 30k! So many people do that. My advice: put all of your cards in an envelope and write yourself a note that you should not be using them and why and that can be what you have to read the next time you want to grab one of those cards. Keep it in a safe or hide it somewhere, so that it’s not easy to just grab the card and use it. If you need anything (keyword “need”), buy it used. Any appliances you can find for sale for pennies on the dollar. Often times it’s couples that are moving in together and then they have an extra washer and dryer that they want to get rid of. Or an extra stove or fridge, etc. We have even found two used furnaces over the years and one of them we have been using for a long time now (paid $300 for it). You can always buy new when you can afford it. One thing I started to do is seeing how many days you can go without buying anything. It’s a habit to think we need to buy stuff. Can you go a week without spending a nickel? Try it. I’ve had my share of debt over the years and these are just some things that worked for me. I was holding my breath waiting for the student loans and YAY-none!!! Now go do this. Look around. What can you sell?
@BudgetStuffSaveRepeat5 ай бұрын
Stay encouraged…you can do it!!
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😌
@AngiesFinance5 ай бұрын
I know that you’ll be able to reach your goals, I’m here rooting for you ❤
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
Thank you much Angie
@BudgetingwithTracey5 ай бұрын
You got this!! 😊😊
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😌
@budgetwithrhia24525 ай бұрын
I'm sorry it has been so hard on you, but thank you for sharing!
@budgetwithrhia24525 ай бұрын
I currently have student loans, but with how the SAVE plan works I do not plan to aggressively pay it down as if it were a CC or car loan. Other than that I have about 7.5k in collections from a hard patch after a job loss and car accident. That was going to be my recent goal especially since I think I'd be able to pay closer to 5k (It was around 4k before all of the late fees). However, due to new medical circumstances- that is on hold as a priority.
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry you have to go thru this, I feel you I had so much medical debt 2 years ago. I don’t qualify for free health care. I have insurance but a $5,000 copay 😔 I pray things get better for you
@budgetwithrhia24525 ай бұрын
@planbudgetsave oh goodness. My deductible is around $4250 so I fell you. Thank you and I hope your month gets better :)
@DreamingonaDime5 ай бұрын
16 years for a washer and dryer?!? I would def consider that a win! you deserve a new set
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
We repaired the our ones, ones with a handy man that repaired them, he passed away Finally decided to buy new ones 😌
@DreamingonaDime5 ай бұрын
@@planbudgetsave I’m sorry! Your debt amount isn’t bad. It won’t take long. I’m here for your journey
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
@@DreamingonaDime thank you 😘
@Sitasbudgetingjourney5 ай бұрын
Hey luv, you did great sharing your debt. I hope you get some answers regarding the bumps/rash. I can almost guarantee that it’s stress related. Stay positive and consistent and you will be debt free. You have a great plan and you will pay it off. I’m here to support your journey ❤😊🙏🏼
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
Thank you María. Those words, the struggle it’s real. I really do appreciate you and your support 😉
@Mon.OnMoney29 күн бұрын
You can do it! New sub🎉
@planbudgetsave22 күн бұрын
Yeih!!! Thank you
@budgetwithlisa20245 ай бұрын
Hi! I stumbled on your video while searching for debt confession videos. New subbie. Following and supporting 🤗💙
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
Thank you lisa
@budgetwithfatima65305 ай бұрын
So sorry it’s hard for you debt can really pull a person under but stressing is not going to help you,you need to think what I need to do to pay this off try not to buy every time you want to buy think of your debt that’s what I do I’m down to one credit card debt .Sometimes you have to do what you have to do .New subscriber.
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
Fátima I will take your advice into consideration. I want a new perfume, but they are so expensive. For now I’ll use up the one I have which I don’t like much. It’s a blue Versace.
@terryhenderson4244 ай бұрын
We have no debt and work to remain debt free.
@planbudgetsave4 ай бұрын
😀
@tracyleverton96095 ай бұрын
My concern is that you said you just found out about the Apple debt your husband has, was he hiding it?
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
No he was not hiding it. he bought an Apple Watch which I knew about but I thought was paid off but with our income and other debt minimum payments get us nowhere. So that’s the story Thank you for your concern
@planbudgetsave5 ай бұрын
Also bought me an Apple Watch, it’s some what of a story but I knew and he’s show me the statements
@tracyleverton96095 ай бұрын
Sorry, I was just worried that he was hiding it, and I went straight to the poor lady,6 I hope that is all the debt he is hiding. This is not the case, so it's algood, and I was concerned for you for no reason. I have been watching too much Dave Ramsey show and the latest one I watched was about partners hiding debt.