Living in My Car | All My Finances & Bills | Working Uber Eats & Selling Roses in The Streets

[@ianwest1j]

If food is your biggest expense I think you should get a portable camping grill for like 20 bucks a four pack of bottles of propane for another 25. Lastly then like 10-20 dollars on pots and pans then cook your own food. Eating out is so expensive and you should try to budget as much as possible to be as efficient with money as you can.

[@ledzep3692]

Exactly!

[@loremipsum685]

Even cheaper and more efficient is a backpacking stove, like a jetboil, which is incredibly light and takes isobutane. Honestly lots of great videos on meal-prepping for hikers that focuses on cost + nutrition. You may also see if you qualify for SNAP, TANF, or other similar programs. Food banks are a great resource too!

[@imee8825]

If not picky .. Taco Bell budget meal .. my $5 a day budget meal.. Not judging but eating at Whole Foods are very expensive.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Especially Whole Foods. I have full time job and a part-time job and I NEVER shop there.

[@teemadarif8243]

Battery operated grills on Amazon I think 🤔

[@JakeMcCollum]

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, & hit that notification bell! Also I hope you’re having a great day ❤

[@NightThings99]

Your editing is amazing. You should offer your editing services to other KZbinrs for a fee. Start an editing company eventually. You are really good at it, even though you hate editing videos. Sometimes the things we hate are the things we do because that is where the money is.

[@incisive2641]

good idea

[@xGSxAmAZyn]

Thats what i was thinking

[@aironwhite6533]

That would be a great side gig to do in his car that would become full time.

[@peterlee3467]

When I was on a road trip to Texas early this March I would eat at costco pretty often because it was cheap. $2 slice of pizza and $1.50 hotdog. That's a $3.50 meal. Also I would buy the costco rotisserie chicken for $5. Each chicken would last like 3 or 4 meals.

[@VinnieVan]

One more thing Jake, I just wanna say that when you are making videos, there aren't many on KZbin that are better than you. Dont judge yourself, just be yourself and keep working hard. You got this bro.

[@jons8381]

Good to see you again. Miss your videos. You’re very relatable to the common person getting through life.

[@dreamscape-z]

Keep up the great work Jake. You’re content has always been top tier 🔥. Remember you are blessed and God loves you.

[@ledzep3692]

I noticed that you were eating restaurant food for at least 3 meals a day, over a year ago. I couldn't understand how you could afford not to have a camping stove. I eventually had to get a stove when I camped in my jeep... after I realizing how much money that I was spending on fast food. I kicked myself for not doing it sooner because I saved a lot of money after getting it...and my cooked meals were delicious and hot.

[@goddesseven7]

Yeah it just seems like he has poor budgeting and money management skills tbh. I cooked for myself most days as a broke college student.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

YES!!!! Jake, you just made my day even better and I was already having a kick-ass day off! THANK YOU FOR MAKING SOME CONTENT...KEEP IT UP!!!

[@alisonf6478]

You got this!

[@JakeMcCollum]

Thank you ❤️

[@evantaucher]

Great video as always man! It hurts to see you struggling with keeping up with expenses. I know it would be a huge change, but if you sold the car, and just got a cheap apartment with 2-3 roommates, you could reduce almost $1500 from your expenses. With your own place you could spend $200-250 a month on groceries, and reduce eating out to a minimum, and get a job you could bike to in the short term, or edit videos for others. $60 something a night, driving, wear and tear on your car, plus gas costs is not acceptable wages. I hope you find a way out. You have a lot of skills, are a hard worker, and I think you’ll find something that is really rewarding both financially and spiritually

[@evantaucher]

@@curt8806 right, but getting rid of the car doesn’t mean getting rid of KZbin. I think we will all follow along for the next stage!

[@jonathancalhoun7602]

You’re an inspiration Jake! Even though you have plenty of reasons to feel down you keep on pressing through and putting out amazing and real content like this! I hope you find a lot of joy and peace knowing the ways you are expressing your creativity through these videos is making an impact on others. And I agree with the other comment, your video editing is fantastic!

[@edithbuch4351]

You are such an inspiration. Hang in there I love you

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

Oatmeal and bananas for breakfast. Just need hot water and its mega cheap. Get a $30 one burner butane/propane stove. Time to start cooking for yourself. All your bills seem manageable just need to start cooking.

[@31StatusNailsandBeauty]

Hey Jake!!! I enjoyed this video as I ate my meal. My birthday 11.22.82 I hope and pray many blessing will always be upon you. You deserve it because you work hard and you’re optimistic because God provides for you

[@loganz]

Jake, you should apply to be on Caleb Hammer Financial Audit located in Austin. I think you need a little more guidance.. what you perceive as 'freedom' is really not freedom unless you dastically reduce your expenses to match your income. Good luck dude.

[@JakeMcCollum]

I’ve reached out to him but haven’t heard back

[@gitgit4]

​@@JakeMcCollumCaleb would tell you to sell your car and eat sandwich

[@TheREZMobile]

U make the best videos. Wish you had atleast one or two a week to watch

[@ronroach5623]

You are a good man Jake. I enjoy your journey. Stay strong!

[@TimHadley]

Jake you can spend 25$ a month for visible unlimited everything. Crazy that 130$ is considered normal for one person for a phone bill.

[@TimHadley]

Also KZbin Premium is like 20$ a month and that give you KZbin Music which is an ad free music platform. I am guessing that is what you're doing with the 15$ KZbin bill.

[@tiaragoodman2439]

I know alot of ppl look down in it but see if you qualify for food stamps. I was homeless and living in my car a few years ago and foods stamps really saved me. I had a negative bank account but I always had something to eat and that was a blessing.

[@ledzep3692]

He probably makes too much money to qualify for that...plus he doesn't even cook anything. You can't eat out and pay with food stamps either...😅

[@NightThings99]

People who look down on food stamps do not realize all the food thrown away. They also do not realize that the government gives millions of dollars to farms. A lot of videos on that.

[@Goodyankeeboy]

He won’t qualify gig workers full time make 8 k a month at least here where I do in Los Angeles

[@khrisi9410]

He can qualify because what they typically do in TX is yes your monthly income but they offset that with your monthly expenses and calculate your monthly payment you'll receive. Plus they don't always ask for pay stubs or bank statements. He can get a cooler to store food and a burner to cook on.

[@magamaga1827]

does he look like he's making 8k? he's not even making 2k. he's prob doing drugs half the time. i make 5k a month in nyc on the apps. he can, too.@@Goodyankeeboy

[@avancalledjourney]

Man you gotta keep making content. You are frickin hilarious and so real.

[@siorrm12]

Good to see you holding on Jake. We got this. One day at a time.

[@cubswincubswinao]

Imma be real with you bro you have skill. Get on with a post production house and try to become a video editor. Start at the bottom, edit wedding, corporate videos ect. You could do it!

[@edbutowskycruz4619]

Glad to see you back in videos.

[@beaharrison6334]

Love your videos. I'm 71 yrs old, wondering if u ever thought about joining the National Guard. Not sure if age would be a problem. Keep up the good work. At least all your work is legal and honest.

[@wilburshouse338]

Good to see you back Jake

[@gwb8445]

Wow! I spend less than $100 a week on food. Of course I never eat out. Cook what I can on single burner propane stove. Also eat a lot of food unheated and straight out of can. You can eat healthy and reduce food costs. Yea, sure you already know that. 😊

[@bangpennystocks4534]

Sandwiches rock! Go the sandwich route, see if it saves some money. Legit 0 drawback-sandwiches always taste good. Good luck man 👍

[@andrew9360]

Intro was great. Visually funny. Cool music. Good camera work.

[@allezgamingforever]

Yo i forgot how great it is to be spoiled with jake posting vids every 2 days. I got that excitement again.

[@renster971]

Yeah, the editing is top notch!!!

[@catkasimir]

Love your editing.

[@RobertE88]

Good to see the vlog again. I like KZbin more than IG

[@Hiiamsamm]

Thanks for the entertaining content. I sent this to another gig economy KZbinr who was a girl and of course the gen z Andrew Tate worshippers right away called me simp, so I’m sending you money as well. Cheers!

[@JakeMcCollum]

Don’t listen to them, they’re just hating. Thank you for the tip ❤️

[@calebvogt9470]

Best created on KZbin hands down never stop it will pay off

[@peterlee3467]

Did you ever consider getting into a trade like electrician or HVAC? I'm wanna get into that, but for now I'm just doing gig work like you. I was listening to Rogan weeks ago and him and Tim Kennedy were talking about how the electrician field in Austin is really good. The hardest part seems to be getting your foot in the order. It's something I wish I did instead of going to college.

[@m.g.1792]

I feel you. I needed this. I'm in a rut too🙏🙏

[@trustngod2008]

Hello from Newport News, Virginia, this is my first time watching your videos and I love your energy❤❤❤ you have a new subscriber here😊

[@Aznmf]

Sell the prius. Lets say you sell it for 26k and you still owe 16k. You have 10k worth of equity. Use it to buy a cheaper car and your note will go down to 200 dollars.

[@skltnYT]

Hey food pantry is just don the road from the highway bridge near the Whole Foods you were at :) 12am everyday they give enough food to last almost all day. Small grill would work great at park...

[@gabe2045]

No matter what Jake does, hes gonna kill it!

[@adammm46473]

Haha thats awesome you tried the rose thing.

[@TheLivingSearch]

You can do about $200 on a Friday night in Austin doing doordash. Always bonuses.

[@jamessuehs5877]

Always the best videos! Good to see you back in the feed!

[@Kimberly-wt1nu]

Don't lose hope. We love you too!

[@Williamsburg69]

Keep up the good work stay positive on your journey with everything 😊😊

[@jesus773]

Long time no see hope you didn’t relapse

[@ericedwards12]

Holiday Tip season is coming 💰🙏🙏

[@nickwind2584]

If you have access to a warehouse club (Sam’s Club/Costco) it might help to use these as a rest area in a pinch. The gas is cheap, the bathrooms are clean, and you can’t beat the $1.50 hot dog and more served from the cafe for some cheap hot meal options. And if you’re feeling spendy, you can always smash that $5 rotisserie chicken in the back. Hopefully someone you know can add you to their membership nationwide.

[@HashimHamdani]

You should buy a portable camping stove and some pans bro. You'll save so much more! Sending you best wishes!

[@jpm4016]

Keep trying new things every week like the roses. You never know until you try. Annnnd you can make a video about each try! Boom!

[@mickhodes]

Glad to see a new Jake vid

[@gnardawgyt]

SUCH a well produced video! I'm a new sub btw, hope you slowly but surely work your way out of your financial situation 🙏

[@dannyboy8336]

Now this is what you need to get back to doing more of!!! Good stuff

[@dedwards100]

Just a thought, you could switch to something like Visible (owned by Verizon, uses their towers) and drop the price for your phone way lower. I pay $25 a month for unlimited talk, text, and data. I have no affiliation with them. I just like the service for the price, lol. Every little bit counts. As for car insurance, if you could find a way to save up and pay every 6 months instead of monthly, that may help drop your price too. Other than those 2 things, the other bills that you mention sound fairly reasonable. Even the food budget really

[@andrefl4641]

Your community cares about you, bro 🙌🏻

[@Taduuuu]

You can lower the food bill And the phone bill Get visible phone plan it’s $20 a month Food you can way lower $700 for one person a month is insane You can cut that sssshiooot in half If not more And car insurance at $300 is outrageous

[@Null-o7j]

Visible is trash. You are leading people off a cliff recommending them.

[@Taduuuu]

@@Null-o7j did you ever have visible I travel a lot and use it and no problem . Going on o e year and unlimited hot spot

[@noseefood1943]

If you have a nice car, an internet connection and eat 3 squares a day, you are already top 10% in the world.

[@Null-o7j]

This is a terrible attitude to have, especially in the USA. Is this country so far gone we are content comparing ourselves with third worlders?

[@Sn66pingAround]

I recently just quit Juiceland, fuck that place! I’m glad you did the same, they don’t even give you a 30 minute break for making you work like a slave. Good luck on your next adventure, also love how you don’t care what people think. I’m sure a lot of people learn from you

[@hisgraceislove11]

Nice video jake! I would get rid of the overpriced car and buy a reliable used cash car, with low insurance- use a family members address, don't say you live in the car. ATT has a prepaid cell phone service for only $30. Get a small cooler for your car and prepare your own food. If you don't change your spending habits you will have the same issues over and over again. Been through this same thing with renting 2k apartments! It's such a trap❤❤

[@wisegirlways4040]

you could try doing remote work off your phone also mystery shopping ishop is suppose to be a good one

[@leslie93167]

hang in there

[@TraceyBergum]

Jake, you are an awesome you tuber so happy to get your video in my feed today. You are an amazing personJake! God loves you and he is holding you in his right hand!

[@stephenstuckey]

You can save so much more on food. Buy a loaf of bread and jar of peanut butter. Along with avocados and fruit. Stuff u dont need to refridgerate or heat up. Also, as someone else mentioned buy a little hot plate cooker or something. Cook your own food. Its an easy fix my friend. The hard part is getting out of a habit. $700 a month eating out....sheeesh. Thats rent for some people.

[@MrSamm619]

Yo Jake u should sell disposable pics to people on the street. Would be a sick video

[@trae74]

Missed these! ❤ Good to see you back in action!

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Keep going Jake x

[@marketdetective]

I think it’s awesome how you went back and analyzed what you could have done better to sell more roses 🌹 next time 💪

[@Justbeyou27]

Amazing jake!! Keep going ❤

[@sswhlc]

Bless you Jake

[@JulieAiken]

Your content is such high quality -- I miss it!

[@haydenarter7505]

Alright another sick Jake vlog!!

[@E90_335xi]

U should apply for ups and be a driver. I drive for up and you make great money plus free healthcare

[@flippo878]

Post office is another option.

[@kathyweber6844]

I believe he already tried to work for ups

[@Lansolot]

I worked for UPS, its back breaking work with constant surprise overtime and no a/c

[@flanagamer]

It takes YEARS to become a UPS driver

[@tonyasilvey8845]

Have a blessed day , and keep fighting

[@Jc4947]

You’re really inspiring!

[@skatetoexplorevideos2477]

You're lucky your in Texas. Solar eclipse is happening there on April 8th, 2024.

[@i94yeh2p]

You've got some massive balls. Most people wouldn't even attempt to live in their car doing gig work, I'm sure the freedom to go to another state whenever you feel like it is great. I wish you much success in everything. Might have to work on the monthly food expenses a little, the car insurance might be able to come down a little bit too but little by little you can cut it down to size. 🙂👍

[@cr370]

You're a friendly guy, you would make more as a rideshare driver. My suggestion if you don't mind, rent a storage place clear your stuff out ,make your car presentable and go to the airport. Only downside is , you have to retrieve your sleeping gear every night. Best wishes.

[@Datruth_36]

Your editing is getting so much better. 😂😂 #yourefunny

[@clawperez633]

I hope your having a great day 😊even in your hard days I know the struggle but keep making videos like the rose 🌹 you made her day and my day by this video I enjoy watching you 🌹

[@UnemployedFakeGuru]

I'm doing the Van stuff as well... however 650 is enough and the situation is improving rapidly.

[@clarkleakins879]

Hey there Jake! Good to see that you are well. I suggest that you inquire about getting yourself a sponsored battery bank, solar panel, and a refrigerator. All of these products are much better than just two years ago. And I believe that these items will greatly improve your lifestyle. Certain battery bank would be able to run a small microwave if you have a space for it. Since you are happy as a "gig guy"....maybe consider a position at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin? There are thousands of different types of opportunities with various shifts. Work a 3/4 day, 12 hour shift, will give you 3/4 days a week for your own creative enterprise. Maybe, with your story telling ability, and editing skills, work with the training department, or internal relations, public relations. You are young, just think about it. Hourly pay will be acceptable. And they probably have shower/gym on site.

[@patrickdesmond7642]

Dude, one sale in real estate can put 13k in your pocket… sometimes less , sometimes more. Its the least expensive license to obtain in the shortest amount of time. Start multiplying various sales In a month and you’re on your way to setting bigger goals with the capital.

[@michaelpolk6217]

you need to be including car maintenance; oil changes, air filters, tires

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

I've only seen a couple of your videos now but am wonder if you've considered going to a trade school. You're a smart guy in good health. You could do an apprenticeship program and become an electrician or plumber making really good money.

[@Outlawed1]

Love you videos Jake but damn homie how many curbs do you hit 🤣 because your rims and tires look haggy bro haha😅 Hope all is well! Love from Bellingham Washington

[@Nelalvarado9]

Hope you doing well. Im at Houston with few stuff, catch up in a wile

[@cr370]

Uber rides makes more than deliveries. May I suggest, getting a small storage for your stuff so you can prepare your car and give rides.

[@rhinoskin7550]

I pay $350 for insurance on my 2017 prius. No accidents, 35 yo, no tickets.. insane

[@photomotor]

you could be a head clerk at big grocery store. Make like 50k a year. Park right in the parking lot and sleep. i know a Safeway in Denver that would hire you directly.

[@Bestrelaxingmusic77777]

Get a plug in panini grill can make sandwiches anywhere’s

[@Asap_Tobyy]

Unfortunately the tipping culture in Austin isn’t the best but u got this Jake I can tell KZbin is your passion

[@briangeraghty1555]

If you have God with you you have everything. God Bless

[@Slimeyeddread247]

I live in my car and this video pushed me to finally buy a heated lunchbox for $23 and to buy cheap pre-made meals

[@Babsonthego4]

I just had three stents put in my heart Thursday I am now recuperating in a hotel room. When will I go out in DoorDash again.? I don’t know but I’ve got great friends. That is keeping me above water with my bills. Had the surgery on Thursday and they let me lose on Friday. I was a total mess my goodness but it’s Monday now and I have one more night in a hotel room and then I am driving to Clovis New Mexico to pick my doggy up, that’s being taken care of by her best friend lol I’m glad you’re taping again in six citing to watch it all. I just haven’t Door Dash, and Austin, because it scares me for some reason.

[@aironwhite6533]

wow you money is a bit wonky. $700 for food? Considering your situation and what you need to live i would suggest getting I ice chest and get some lunch meat, mayo and stuff for sandwiches and some cold items. Then have a pantry box for bread, cerials, rice, dry cream patatos, some can goods of sous, stews, and other items. Then get a camping stove and some cookware. Also the walmart deli has hot lunches for $5-7. There is a lot you can eat for not much money even living in your car. Also bulk up on some food bars for about $1-3 each for meal replacement on the go food so you don't go getting out to eat. Look in to specials and deals to save money.Take that saved money and put towards paying off your car and put your energy to getting it paid off. Work extra in addition to a job. Then look to lowering your insurance on your depreciating asset. Look into your cell phone bill. You did a great job of paying off your phone but 130 for a cell phone plan is way too high. Do you have unlimited data? Are you using as a hot spot or something? Your stresses can reduce when these bills are removed. A prius is a great car to live in but perhaps a older one would be better bought with cash.

[@JakeMcCollum]

Everything you said can be solved by just making more money. I live comfortably the way I am.

[@aironwhite6533]

@@JakeMcCollum Yes making more can fix that but you just posted a video with you trying to buy food and having a negative balance on your account, then showing you having a small freakout and stressed about your money and then were spending $100 on some kind of vaping device to help with your stresses. First stress is not good for you at all, second vaping is very dangerous and not very regulated. Some people have gotten popcorn lung and be teenagers/ early 20s. Third you have to have a level of income to continue that disqualifies some job incomes and you have a debt on your housing that can be taken away if you don't secure a level of income to pay your bills. Not to mention your working is fragmented, you don't apear to have savings and you seem to like having freedom of movement that your situation allows. It seams that all of your issues can be fixed of lowered by working on your finances to lower your bills. Your stresses will then go down and you will have great freedom of movement and smaller issues to stress you.

[@stephenstuckey]

Exactly, dude can save so much by changing his habits a little. It's an easy fix.

[@aironwhite6533]

@@stephenstuckey I am actually rather worried about him. I am not too familiar with his channel but wasn't it mentioned he was recovering from a drinking problem? It seams like he is treading one issue for another that could do more damage. Its great he has a better car.congrats! i love my prius and would make things so much easier on trips or if some thing terrible happened with housing. But to be a slave to someone easy for my housing on a car debt that is likely high and the asset is a depreciating asset is bad. Not to mention the insurance at rather new car at the top of its value and cost to replace the insurance will be very high also. NOT good for his finances. And with his needs and wants to be mobile it will be more difficult to secure the incomes he needs to cover those debts. he needs to get his budget under control and brought down. there are many simple things he could do to save hundreds a month.

[@stephenstuckey]

@@aironwhite6533 yes, exactly I agree. So much he can to so save money and make things easier. But its on him to break habits and make the changes.

[@faustinofernandez6394]

Favor is giving great guarantees lately here at Austin brother

[@nickpopovici4170]

do you use too good to go food app? seems like you could just pick up when you're working

[@thedronescene7474]

I have that same coffee mug lol

[@jamesthompkins8935]

Give out roses and let your followers sponsor each giveaway..just give them a shout out. You got this bro