Bouncing Back: How American Families Are Dealing With The New Cost Of Living

[@alexsteven.m6414]

From my analysis, people overpaid for homes even while loan rates were low, I believe there will be a housing catastrophe because these people are in debt. If housing costs continue to drop and, for whatever reason, they can no longer afford the property and it goes into foreclosure, they have no equity since, even if they try to sell, they will not make any money. I believe that many individuals will experience this, especially given the impending mass layoffs and rapidly rising living expenses.

[@fresnaygermain8180]

I advise you to invest in stocks to balance out your real estate, Even the worst recessions offer wonderful buying opportunities in the markets if you're cautious. Volatility can also result in excellent short-term buy and sell opportunities. This is not financial advice, but buy now because cash is definitely not king right now!

[@valeriepierre9778]

Anticipate rising home prices due to inflation, potential economic fluctuations, and Federal Reserve actions, emphasizing the need for expert financial advice amid uncertainties.

[@edelineguillet2121]

I need a guide so i can salvage my port-folio due to the massive dips and come up with better strategies. How can one reach this advisor?

[@valeriepierre9778]

When ‘Sharon Marissa Wolfe’ is trading, there's no nonsense and no excuses. She wins the trade and you win. Take the loss, I promise she'll take one with you.

[@yolanderiche7476]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@Misshughestrm]

As a person without kids and not on disability, there's no help

[@genxx2724]

I received no stimulus money. I just pay taxes for the government to had out to others.

[@dwight3murphy]

All my friends who made poor choices in life (having children they couldn't afford by multiple people, getting apartments they can't really afford, driving cars they struggle to pay for...boy oh boy they get anything they want in life. I've chosen to buy my house first (which I have) and look to be married first...it feels like I'm being punished

[@zephyrr108]

Same... Never had anything... Never will apparently. Normal guy, without kids... I have NO help whatsoever.

[@genxx2724]

@@dwight3murphy The government consistently incentivizes and rewards the wrong behavior.

[@lenering1084]

@@genxx2724 , like what? Given tax cuts to the wealth?

[@jivefive99]

Did Steph remind her that her husband working for Uber means he isnt making any money at all -- while the "money every night" is nice for desperate people, you can easily put 20-40,000 miles on your car per year doing Uber, accelerating the maintenance costs on that car and necessitating the buying of a new/used car much earlier than you planned?

[@CocoaPuff01]

Which is all written off on taxes

[@jeremybenoit759]

Ya that's why there are so many Uber drivers, because they make no money lol

[@dachicagoan8185]

​@Jeremy Benoit just because many do it, it doesn't mean they're right

[@asnmdnss]

​@@dachicagoan8185 you're still making money, your car doesn't depreciate $200 a day which many drivers make

[@reach4thestars67]

My neighbors started stealing my water when I go to work. My water bill has doubled in the last few months. I bought some outside water faucet locks to stop the theft. I guess they decided to deal with the cost of living by becoming common criminals!

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

They should collect rainwater instead

[@kni9ght]

It happens and I see it too, it’s terrible how they put us against each other for no reason but to help themselves while watching us hurt each other

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

😂🤣

[@happycook6737]

How terrible! Maybe your neighbor's water got cut off? Glad you got locks. I didn't know there were water locks.

[@KC-dr3cg]

@@pearlperlitavenegas2023 that is illegal in Colorado because Colorado says that they own the air rights

[@carlariggs525]

Let's face facts. It takes a two person income to sustain a household. Also, if you are barely making it, have debt, and no emergency fund; reconsider your choice to have a child right away.

[@cjhoward409]

Unless one parent has a professional career and huge income. But I know people where just 1 parent works and they make less than some others and they make it work. They don’t take vacations or drive new cars, but so what 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@wendyway6979]

Bread machines at thrift stores and yard sales are very cheap. She can make gluten free bread in bigger loaves and way less than buying it. You can also make oat milk very cheaply and save the store pricing.

[@KS-cl8br]

Agree with your first suggestion.

[@KC-dr3cg]

Good idea

[@dachicagoan8185]

Yeah she's home all the time. She can bake bread and grow food herself

[@mmp495]

Absolutely 💯

[@hellobot67]

Those things are mad dirty and don't work at all

[@seventhchild7270]

I Downsized my life since the 2008 RECESSION!...I LIVE my life SIMPLE but nice, DEBT free , Spirtual, Healthy!.....I constantly live on a budget!...I only have myself and my Pomeranian dog ....I pay my car insurance every 6 months.....And pay rent, food, lights, household items each month. Thank God my 2011 Kia RIO is in mint condition, well maintained, just hit about 67,000 miles, and NO issues!...over the 10 years I've had it, I only had to buy tires, belts, sensor, spark plugs and coil pack, yearly oil changes!...

[@Sophie3647s]

I don't have no one to really guage how much is too much car insurance. Is 240/month too much and what the benefit of paying semiannual rather than annually? Hope you or anyone can help.

[@seventhchild7270]

@@Sophie3647s it depends on your age, number of vehicles, coverage you requested. I pay every 6 months...but definitely not that much!...THE benefit of paying every 6 months for me , is that I'm not paying that extra monthly fee, I don't have to worry about insurance payments every month, it's paid!..... ALSO paying every 6 months allows extra room to save a little, AND adjust to extra money that might be needed for that month ....(lights, water, food, etc)

[@Lizaalamode]

Lucky dog you!

[@KC-dr3cg]

Kia is the number one stolen vehicle and in Minneapolis 22 cars are stolen every day yes everyday that's not a typo

[@beaulieuc8910]

am car free, save loads by not having a car, not having a pet with vets bills etc, and paid off my mortgage. Living simply certainly helps.

[@solpat1977]

I have never understood why vacations and Christmas presents are even in peoples minds when they are having a hard time paying bills. We finished paying our mortgage on 24/12/21 and that was our Christmas present to ourselves. Before that we hadn’t had a vacation in over five years. Never had a credit card in my 50+ years and after getting into debt on $5.000 loan, and paying it off in my early twenties, I vowed no bank was going to get my hard earned cash in those kind of bank fees ever again. My credit score is in the 900’s and hasn’t dipped below that range in over twenty years. I know it’s hard when you have kids, to not want to give them what they want at Christmas, but if more people sat down with their kids and did research on budgeting and savings tips , instead of the latest expensive gadgets, then a lot of kids would grow up with a healthier attitude towards money. If you give your child an allowance, there apps geared to children that show them about money management and which you can view to see how they are doing. They are never too young to learn these type of life skills.

[@ericliu7845]

I just googled, apparently a credit score of 900s is not possible ...

[@ericliu7845]

@James Anderson lol k bye

[@SCP-001DatabaseAdministrator]

You must be fun at Christmas parties

[@rickmaurer8726]

Let me guess, your idea of a Christmas party is watching paint dry on a wall.

[@rickmaurer8726]

@@JBS1987 never let reality get in the way of rich people lecturing the poor why they are poor.

[@kittyfeline6857]

Yes let's get these little tips thanks, we'll just pretend wage inequality doesn't exist, the system isn't stacked against us, and quality of life isn't way down because of it. This has been done to us, don't wonder why violence is up.

[@davidfl4]

It’s all in the bootstraps friend! All you have to do is pull on them!! What your rent went up 50% in one month? Easy just get a job that pays you double!! 😂being sarcastic

[@AnaDiaz-wz4cf]

Seriously I went to buy a jar o mayo, I don't use mayo too much so it had been several months since I had bought one and I was shocked that the price more than doubled! It's crazy

[@happycook6737]

@@AnaDiaz-wz4cf Store brand mayo is $2.25 where I live. But you said you hadn't used it in a while so maybe the $1.25 size bottle from Dollar Tree is best? Prices are going up but there are still a lot of yummy home cooked foods that are quite cheap.

[@0_Katt_0]

she literally has a MAC laptop. You can buy laptops for a chromebooks for a couple hundred dollars noawdays. They're Just bad with money

[@rapman5363]

This woman should be working a job when her husband is off. She can work a couple nights and weekends and let dad take care of the kid. You do what you have to do.

[@phanders6236]

Taking care of an autistic daughter is a full time job tbh

[@johnmandiram]

Focus more on Liquidity rather than Inflation.Inflation can be easily brought down with raising Interest rates,any School child knows it but Liquidity ain't like that.Liquidity determines the Standard of Living.............

[@deshawnwilliams1149]

Exactly

[@monarene44]

She could deliver pizza or newspapers.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

@@monarene44 Can she fit in a car?

[@amydecker6207]

I am also gluten free and dairy free. I simply dont eat bread, akd i dont purchase expensive dairy substitutes. Why dont people get this???

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

Stop buying useless crap like sandwich cutters. You already had one. It's called a knife.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

She got it for her special needs daughter so she doesn't hurt herself. She wants her to be able to have some autonomy

[@beaulieuc8910]

yes, and exoensuve digs and car tat

[@DropkickMurphysFan01]

@@ecclairmayo4153not to mention some people,have issues with strength and stability making a knife potentially dangerous.

[@411sponge72]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JK-uc6lv]

My son is autistic and so I totally understand her struggle. I wish them good luck and hope they will be able to get through this tough time.

[@kateskeys]

Cutting back on entertainment? Give me a freaking break. Cutting back? This video is really kind of making me sick

[@dianafoster7883]

Right! If you are broke, your spare time should be spent making and not spending money!

[@0_Katt_0]

she literally has a MAC laptop. You can buy laptops for a chromebooks for a couple hundred dollars noawdays

[@TheVideoGamesHistorian]

Cut the credit cards up , save for everything you want , look for free stuff , look at goods that are imperfect but work , swop clothing with family and friends , buy goods that are reduced in bulk if its something you need and use , have a jar for change , pay with cash ,

[@briant9764]

yes dont get caught up trying to keep up

[@ikigai1236]

I dont advocate paying with cash. Use credit card to build credit history so later you can get loans to purchase car or homes. Credit cards even save money by offering cash back.

[@hobomike6935]

Credit cards can be used to save money, but they have to be used: >sparingly >carefully >intelligently If you can’t do *ALL 3* of these at the same time, 24/7, you should use cash-only. It will force you to be more thrifty and frugal.

[@TodayJunior-p8b]

what do you do if you grew up in foster care aged out with no family or friends? any Stephen hawking in the comment section?

[@cjhoward409]

@@ikigai1236 You only need a credit report if you plan on getting into debt again 🤪

[@raymondlin8728]

Sorry , I realized the cost of living when I graduated college and moved out of my parents house. Gasoline reached $1 a gallon and my parents, friends, Co workers flipped out

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Buy a house? He makes minimum wage she doesn't work lol you can't buy a house in Mexico on that income

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Yeah I was surprised they wanted to go that route when their income is not high enough for any lender to give them a mortgage. They need to solve their income problem

[@karissakline6765]

My husband and I make probably 10x what these people make and still can’t buy a house in this market. They are delusional.

[@shadaeChevelle4737]

💯💯💯

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

We are two seniors; age 72 and 78 and on a fixed income. My husband has CMT, neuropathy and severe mobility issues and is still working three days a week to help us make ends meet. We make too much to be eligible for much of anything and not enough to keep paying for our healthcare and medical needs on our own. What has helped us the MOST has been keeping a strict monthly budget that we stay on and reconciling that budget EVERY SINGLE month! This tells us exactly where the money is going and allows us to make the best choices possible. Our biggest expense is our medical care that is not covered by Medicare or our BCBS insurance (that we pay for each month.) .My husband has needed two dental crowns this year at $1,400 each, he has mobility and feet issues and needed custom orthodotics as well. Those ran $500.00 and we both had our big annual medical appointment (after two years of having only on-line medical appts. during COVID. That appointment with our physician and the supplements we need for our particular health issues cost us $345. EACH-all out of pocket. We also had to have a hole in the wall where the crapes pulled down the curtain rod fixed and that was $200.00 alone. I also paid $49.00 to have our a./c unit serviced (pre heat and humidity season.) This means over $1,500 cash out of pocket going out this month alone (not counting the dental crowns.) We do not eat out, we do not take vacations or trips, we drive a 2012 Subara (that I paid $3,00 last year to have the engine redone AND i USE a $24.00 a month on my flip phone and we have no Cabler TV. We monitor every penny we spend and still we know that my husband's IRA savings will be gone in 6 years.) (he will be just age 84 then) and mine will be gone in 8 years ( i will be just age 80 and we worry...

[@Mushrooombrain]

Sell everything leave America Spain would be nice 😊

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

@@Mushrooombrain I have adult children, grand children here as well as doctors/dentist etc. as well as my condo (which will be the money I use to live on in the future.) Moving now would be a very foolish decision.

[@joyaustin6581]

She needs to earn an income. Cooking from scratch and at least working part time. When I see clutter I see money wasted

[@alfredhitchcock45]

When i see clutter, i see laziness abd drama

[@ecclairmayo4153]

When I see clutter, I see a small child. That's all this is. Just a small child living her life as she should.

[@hellobot67]

or he works hard cause shes homestead?

[@N-I-M85]

She should get a prescription from the pediatrician for special breads/foods through wic.

[@genxx2724]

She doesn’t need special foods. Eliminate bread. Don’t eat processed food. The obese parents would benefit, too.

[@myyt3824]

@@genxx2724 for real. They are going to die soon and leave her in a group home if they don’t shut their face holes.

[@genxx2724]

@@myyt3824 Their pie holes. Lol

[@almudenagonzalez760]

Amanda muy buena idea , creo que esta familia esta muy perdida .Saludos desde España

[@juliacarl584]

Please people use food banks as much as possible! I have struggled financially my whole life.... What good does it do to keep track of what you spend when food and gas prices are so high?

[@juliacarl584]

@@pinkcrayon1382 So, okay at least you admit that you have mommy issues.

[@maryfields1382]

@@pinkcrayon1382 Not being a financial burden to your kids is the best gift you can give them.

[@frankie9953]

Food banks are running out of food. It's a larger issue that needs to be addressed than just using food banks...

[@juliacarl584]

@@frankie9953 very true.

[@hobomike6935]

Food banks are a brilliant government installation designed to steal food from the hungry and kind-natured. People contribute through taxes and donations, then when someone comes to them in need, they’re mysteriously “out of food” or you do not qualify for food. Find and give food directly to needy people. Do *not* give to beggars, who will use it to remain on their substances and avoid working for a living. Do not give donations to the government. They do NOT help people who actually need/deserve help or use taxes to benefit people who are without money.

[@rickmaurer8726]

Don't know which is more sad....the pathetic attempt to make these families look poor when they are not or the cry on command financial advisor whose only advise for getting out of poverty is owning a credit card....

[@DeidreGeorgia]

“Advice”

[@geanettepartington691]

Yeh, really. I had no sympathy for either one of these examples. The first woman had arms on her like a SUMO Wrestler. She obviously has not missed a meal in her life. That little girl of hers may have non-verbal "autism," but she also can cry or whimper to get anything she wants. How is that, for non-verbal? Then the other lady, both her and her husband are schoolteachers. They are not doing without anything. The chicken being $17. Quit buying chicken. You notice she did NOT GO WITHOUT the chicken, just because it was TOO HIGH. Goes to the store EVERY WEEK for GROCERIES. Who does THAT? I go once every 3 months, if I am lucky. It's just crazy.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

They are paycheck to paycheck with a small special needs child. Their budget was bare bones. Literally nothing to cut back on. A SECURED credit card was great advise. That's how me and lots of others have built credit in a short amount of time. You literally can't go wrong with it

[@karissakline6765]

No crap…’got bad debt? Just take out more debt! 😑

[@karissakline6765]

@@ecclairmayo4153ohhhh, you can definitely go wrong with ANY credit card. That’s why they exist.

[@Makeusqueak]

They aren't buying a house with one income at $15 an hour. I'm surprised they aren't already on the street. They must be getting help from family, church or AFDC.

[@kateskeys]

Thank you so much for your post it is so true

[@rickmaurer8726]

Or they are already better off and really not in any financial trouble. Go peddle this advise to a senior living on SS or a unemployed single mom with two kids then see how useless this "advice" really is.

[@JASONHJEFFERSON]

special needs kid they probably get ssi for the kid and she might get paid by the state to take care of the kid

[@shadaeChevelle4737]

💯💯💯

[@myyt3824]

Instead of paying for cloud storage, get an external hard drive. You can store a ton of photos and all your critical documents.

[@hobomike6935]

thumb drives are relatively cheap and can serve this purpose, but you may have to buy several depending on how many pictures you have. occasionally going through and deleting all duplicate pictures, "fluff" pictures or no longer useful pictures before I offload them onto drives.

[@0_Katt_0]

she literally has a MAC laptop. You can buy laptops for a chromebooks for a couple hundred dollars noawdays. They're Just bad with money

[@dadcochran852]

Truth

[@ksmith2852]

None of these people appear to be starving..and tattoos are a complete waste of money. Those complaining bout being poor always have money for cigarettes, tattoos and highly processed food.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Amen 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@happycook6737]

Yes!

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

Yup

[@TimErwin]

The highly processed food is the cheapest, excluding fast food. It's ashame how much more expensive it is when you want to be healthy.

[@geanettepartington691]

Noticed that, too.

[@enmity9383]

Oh yeah, i remember news segments like these from being a kid in 2008/2009

[@schrodingerssquirrel6973]

I remember something similar, During the 1970s.

[@roshelltannen9698]

Yeah, 2008 was very interesting time. A greed fest sponsored by Wall Street. I think about you young adults that were kids at that time.

[@asta9198]

Can't pay bill but want to go on a vocation. hahaha.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

I know right priorities 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@thekaerichtexas]

Might as wwll....bills will always be there

[@asta9198]

@@thekaerichtexas I came to this country with nothing. I used to work 2 jobs and I have never taken a vocation if I can't afford it.

[@randomnesswithnazy]

Aw yes she should suffer too emotionally on top of financially

[@14elvira14]

​@@thekaerichtexasstupid

[@donotRussiamyMerica]

Stephanie rules. Her compassion is evident.

[@monarene44]

Have these people never heard of a budgeting app?

[@genxx2724]

Have they never heard of a pencil and the back of an envelope? The first lady actually did.

[@sfcvelasco2412]

They are focusing on repairing the credit score so that they may qualify for a home. This is a huge mistake. They need to First attain Financial stability.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Yup, and they really need to increase their income. No bank will loan you the money to buy a house without a liveable wage for a family first.

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

They should cut back on the food bill....

[@mmp495]

Finally a positive video! This is admirable how they face their reality and work together in their finances. This is what a marriage looks like and is. It's great to see people trying to work around these increases. As a speech therapist I love how she works with Grace on her device during feeding 💕💕💕💕

[@JohnDoe-kb9sj]

When families are forced to cutback, more people will loose their jobs in the service & retail industries as they cut down on eating out & forego big-ticket & the unnecessary spending.

[@genxx2724]

The service, retail, and entertainment industries would never have become so bloated Ike everyone was paying cash.

[@sarahmc8309]

True it’s a catch 22- but what choice do they have ! I’m in Ireland and cut back on take away into once a month to now never and even that was a budget €20 month but that pays my prepay phone instead .

[@cjhoward409]

But if people lived within their means and not struggled with paying interest, they would have cash to go out and eat

[@beaulieuc8910]

yes, that is a good point

[@tracymorgan5386]

She should apply for wic. It’s a program that helps low income families who are working get vouchers to by food for their children up to the age five. Cereal, oatmeal drinks I know that she has special food needs but maybe with WIC she maybe able to buy at least some of her precious daughter foods. Also apply for food stamps that would help to pay for her daughter special foods.

[@alezandradavila2581]

Yea exactly definitely take alot of help

[@TerraAcox]

She should get wic and she probably also qualifies for SNAP

[@tracymorgan5386]

@@TerraAcox Yes and she shouldn’t embarrassed about it. First and foremost her husband works his butt off and is paying more in taxes than they would get in food stamps and if it helps her feel less anxious snap now puts the food stamps on cards that look like credit or debit cards that a lot of people use now and now I believe big warehouse places like Costco and BJs where things can be brought in bulks to save money accept snap and also Whole Foods maybe others also accept snap. I want to point out that I live in New York and this information about snap is from how things are done in New York.

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

Steal from others should be the name of the program! Ain't no such thing a free food!😤

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

@@tracymorgan5386 he definitely does not pay any taxes on 16 hour. Whatever withholding comes back on tax return plus about 12 thousand dollars in earned income , child tax credits, maybe more

[@Giveuspeace]

What about the people recovering from disasters?

[@amandacoles5932]

Kid doesn't need sugary cereal crap. Feed her fruits for breakfast and eggs and breakfast meats.

[@rubyrose2696]

It looks like the first couple needs some more discipline in other areas as well.

[@jefflomprey1688]

Clearly no food insecurity

[@beaulieuc8910]

nasty

[@hellobot67]

pizza is $3 a pineapple is $5. You can be overweight and be hungry.

[@cjhoward409]

@@beaulieuc8910it’s the truth ! If someone was smoking, would it be rude to say, they should quit smoking ? No. But someone is obese and we can’t say anything. 🤨

[@cjhoward409]

@@hellobot67 Where I live, a cheap pizza is $5 and a whole pineapple is $2 !

[@williamwilson6499]

Could cut that food bill a tad.

[@kellycook3914]

Good job body shaming.

[@bigpicturethinking5620]

90% by the looks of it. And the kid doesn’t need a special diet. The Münchausen syndrome by proxy diet for the child is costing the family dearly.

[@genetix7173]

Americans

[@balloo__gaming1857]

Did you come up with that in your mom's basement let's see how you look lol since you're so perfect and if you need attention no reason to be a a-hole to try to get some attention people be so desperate for a like

[@genxx2724]

Diabesity. Burdening the health care system. 👏 👏 👏

[@gmac8586]

Uh, sandwich cutters? What's that? You spent money on sandwich cutters (and now you've discovered they don't even fit the smaller sized gluten free bread) lol!! Well, you can start saving money by NOT BUYING SANDWICH CUTTERS. Omg. Cut the bread yourself and use the money saved for food! What are you thinking? What other "dumb" purchases are you making?

[@happycook6737]

Buying gluten free bread is stupid. Eat rice, much cheaper.

[@shaelstrata517]

@@happycook6737 True, make her a sandwich wrap, using lettuce as the wrap. I believe oats/oatmeal, is gluten free. Now a days, one can find corn, lentil or chickpea pasta that are gluten free.

[@rosettejones5050]

You don't get to buy fresh meat market chicken wings if you want to stay out of debt or steak or pork chops...that meat wasn't even on clearance

[@JASONHJEFFERSON]

16 bucks an hour isn't going to be enough to afford a house anymore

[@tradeprosper5002]

Why don't they talk about the greed of landlords? In my area, rents have gone up 30% with zero justification of why it's more than inflation.

[@Summer_li53]

Charging more to use laundry and late fees

[@LluviadeOrugas]

Zero justification?, try calling a plumber, an electrician, etc one of these days, and you’ll understand how there’s plenty of justification!

[@tradeprosper5002]

@@LluviadeOrugas And you don't call one every month do you? I was a landlord for over a decade and maintenance costs were minimal.

[@LluviadeOrugas]

@@tradeprosper5002 , lucky you, you may have had a newer house and good tenants. I’ve been a landlady for 20 years, and maintenance and repair costs are insanely expensive now. Just paid nearly $5K to have a load test done for my fire escape. I didn’t mention how property taxes, insurance, utilities, etc went up a lot as well. I’ve kept rents low for years, I can’t do it anymore without the risk of losing my home.

[@jeremybenoit759]

I wonder if the politicians responsible for the inflation causing the increase in prices also need to do these things?

[@hobomike6935]

they're on the taxpayer's dime; the money flow _never_ stops for them. also, politicians can often vote themselves and their employees/aides a payroll raise whenever they wish (provided they're in fed) and nobody will notice, because it's concealed in 2000-4000 page bills that only attorneys have the time, money, and patience to read through.

[@kayn2756]

They need to increase their income by her getting a job on the weekends and a couple of evenings when the husband gets off work, so that someone is always home with the child. Or house hacking with an elderly person or couple who don't want to go to a nursing home but are not safe alone at home. Some have large homes. They will take in a small family to live for free and even pay the wife as a care assistant. 2 problems solved. No bills to pay and a new source of income for the wife. Just post an advertisement in your local church, grocery store and medical offices.

[@janityy]

So put ure stuff in storage so not stolen correct ????? And ure pets can't go with u correct ??? That would not be feasible for many

[@kayn2756]

@@janityy it's not for everyone. And most of these elders that do this have large homes with plenty of space. I did this kind of work years ago when I was in college. Saved a lot of money.

[@karek4635]

It would be very difficult to meet the needs of an autistic toddler and provide elderly care. Have you ever done that? It would be a nightmare.

[@MissNaniPoo]

Agreed, I always wonder why struggling families don’t have both adults working. By working opposite schedules you would only need minimal childcare help if any.

[@ericb8413]

You can’t afford not to work! Get a job when husband is home. Simple.

[@marcielynn4886]

Looks like they eat Well.

[@marknewton6984]

Too well😮

[@karissakline6765]

Yeah, hard to feel bad for people who clearly haven’t missed a meal.

[@cjhoward409]

We eat 2 decent healthy meals a day. No junk food. It’s expensive and our bodies don’t need it. AND we save money at the grocery store.

[@TheCardiffgirl]

You,re at home, paying 6 dollars for a loaf of bread and it never occurred to you to bake it yourself?

[@happycook6737]

Exactly!

[@rosettejones5050]

Bread makers can be expensive and she was already complaining about the utility bill

[@genxx2724]

@@rosettejones5050 Bread makers? 🙄 Try a bowl, a dish towel, and two hands. Or not eating bread - that would help stem obesity and diabetes.

[@Belovedselah]

I'm not saying that this mom can't make the gluten free bread, but let's be willing to think this through. Even if she could afford to buy the equipment to make this bread, she still may have several obstacles that no one is accounting for. - Time: her special needs child is probably very energetic and for her daughter's safety, she may not be able to preoccupy herself with bread making. At her daughter's age, she may only take one nap a day and not for more than an hour. That's not alot of time to do anything. - children with autism often have sensory issues like tactile sensitivity that could make preparing healthy food especially difficult for children who already have allergies. Her daughter may reject the homemade bread because the texture is different from store brand bread. There are other examples but this should suffice. Let's try to be compassionate

[@genxx2724]

@@Belovedselah Gluten-free baked goods are awful. Better to just eat other things.

[@Chris-c5t3u]

Makes no sense why you'd start a family with no house or large savings

[@ramonaneyrinck2292]

What I do is prep plan my paydays ahead of time in a binder. When the money comes in, I open the binder and put the money exactly where it was planned to go.

[@TheDerangedBlood]

I've rationed my food spending and eating. I now only eat once a day, and losing weight. Sometimes being poor is good for your health. Bread is not that healthy. You can survive without eating bread. I think people need to learn how to cook healthy meals. Once you learn how to do that, it is very easy to cut back on your food choices.

[@ayela562]

Did you truly just advise that the answer to the cost of living crisis is eating once a day?

[@rickmaurer8726]

You do realize eating only one meal a day leads to malnutrition and future health problems down the road. The human body was not meant to survive on that amount of food. No amount of willpower or positive thinking will change that. Just look up on the concentration camps and see how one meal a day worked for all their workers.

[@toriphillips7383]

I only eat twice a day now, breakfast at about 6am and lunch/dinner at about 3pm and I’m never hungry and I’m also losing weight 😊

[@genxx2724]

@@toriphillips7383 Intermittent fasting is good for you.

[@kayn2756]

I eat once a day too. Not for the cost but it's so healthy. I've managed to reverse insulin resistance. I have kids so I still have to feed them.

[@Solrac1424]

Housing prices need to come down to a level where it is not financially burdensome for most

[@balloo__gaming1857]

I just feel like this is our way of paying back for the stimulus

[@teresaalford5978]

Looks like they need to cut back on their grocery bills!!!!!!

[@marknewton6984]

Hahahaha😅

[@eddiekulp1241]

I knew years ago that you never planned a budget that didn't leave you at least 30% of net income . Not gross that means nothing

[@411sponge72]

Even if they can have an 800 credit score, they don't have the income to even be approved for a mortgage.

[@cjhoward409]

Start a garden ! It’s healthier, everyone will be healthier … save money and it’s free exercise

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Mom should babysit for extra income.

[@Tyree101]

That first lady can get herself a job. If my spouse was only making 16.00 a hour , no way I'll let them be the sole provider and have to pay all the living expenses with such a low paying job. That's just crazy!

[@8ofwands300]

I love Stephanie Ruhle.

[@ligbzd837]

Watch the channel "Prepper Princess". She has a lot of good ideas about living well with little money.

[@maryfields1382]

I like her videos, but basically they all boil down to her sounding like a strict mother saying, "You don't need that."

[@ligbzd837]

@@maryfields1382 And she is right cuz we really "need" very little to be happy.

[@schrodingerssquirrel6973]

Prepper Princess taught me so much about frugality! I watch more frugalistas than anyone else on KZbin. Mr. Rocky Pants and Nala are adorns! Anyone with finance issues should be watching these people. Type 'frugality', 'Frugal living', And 'Personal finance's in the search field on this platform. I'm serious when I say that when I want to study something I go to KZbin first!

[@shaelstrata517]

And also "Mary's Nest" about saving money on groceries, cooking, etc.

[@bloodmoon1956]

Don’t think prepper princess goes without now,heard she was a millionairess.

[@Asneeded]

She should apply for In home support services as her daughter’s caregiver to get paid for supporting her daughter, since he is unable to go into the workforce due to her daughters challenges.

[@ampersand.]

It`s a parent`s responsibility to care for their children, not the government`s.

[@Asneeded]

@@ampersand. it’s not my policy, it’s not my program, all I’m telling her is what is there. I work in social services and I know what’s out there. like it or hate it that’s what it is,and she can utilize that program because she is unable to go into the workforce because of her child challenges. My gosh stop trying to argue!!

[@whitneyyoung3706]

@@ampersand. It's beyond the care a typical child would require. If she qualifies for it, it's because they would qualify for outside help due to the level of needs. It's a social responsibility to provide for the most vulnerable in society. I hope you never have to experience being disabled in America.

[@yvonnelee5766]

She can also get an online job where she can set her own hours so she can bring in some income while still caring for her special needs daughter. She can even care for other’s kids and bring in income that way.

[@Asneeded]

@@whitneyyoung3706 exactly, my sister was disabled, and her challenges were made harder by people who didn’t understand what being disabled is like.

[@ezmealstravels9221]

Food banks have been life savers for us.

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

Elizabeth might have to go get a job!

[@cjhoward409]

What amazes me is that recently my husband has been having to work overtime 10 hours a week. But we embrace it because it pays time and a half. YET, half of the people (the same ones that complain that they don’t make enough) don’t show up that extra 10 hour shift 😮🤪

[@jjones5345]

Maybe they have other responsibilities and can’t spare the time… why judge?

[@cjhoward409]

@@jjones5345 Because my husband is the supervisor and when others don’t show up (if they had other responsibilities, it would be nice if they inform my husband the night before that they can’t make it in ) My husband has to do their job besides his. So yes, I will judge the lazy !

[@beaulieuc8910]

as an older person, I would rather have time, than be stuck at work for yours being unappreciated

[@nannyanybaby2789]

No she needs to listen to Dave Ramsey DO NOT USE CREDIT CARDS

[@s1234pro]

Mommy can get a part time online job and work from home. She can also take surveys online that pay. They don't pay much, but every little bit helps. I wish them good luck!

[@beaulieuc8910]

and mombie can stop having more kids

[@misterwesleysworld]

I also take surveys on the side, to boost my income a little bit. It really helps.

[@victorkreitner754]

This is why I stayed single, stayed employed, stayed out of debt. It's comforting to have a good amount in the bank, have no debt, and just wait things out. I'm 57 and I feel lucky in the position I'm in. Yes it gets lonely, but I have no stress if an emergency arises since I can pay cash. Only real adjustment I made was going to 3 days a week workwise. I love my job, and would like to remain there at least another 10 years.

[@cmchurch]

More of this content! We know things are difficult for many, many Americans right now. Having segments where real guidance is given to people to help them (as well as your viewers) is actually beneficial. People need to know there is hope but sometimes you’ve got to put the gloves on and fight and push ahead and I love to see people doing that!

[@karissakline6765]

Suggesting the first family with debt problems get a credit card is like handing them the tools to build their own jail cell. This whole video is everything that’s wrong with America…absolute dumpster fire.

[@bp7151]

Gluten and dairy allergy....eat meat, vegetables(frozen is cheaper), fruit and rice. Keeping it basic helps.

[@BeatkaPracus]

what about making your own bread

[@RR-kz4hq]

The answer is we're not having families wish I could afford to but we can not

[@kathyandersen8243]

My husband is bedridden.im his full time caregiver. I have a broken back a female problem and can't see out of one eye.and I'm running a ranch.with live stock.they are old horses and a old mule.everything cost too much.cant afford to live.

[@beaulieuc8910]

my mother runs a stables and she is elderly and has a hip op, fortunately she gets someelse to manage it, and we don't have horses anymore, other people bring the horses and look after themselves, she lets out stables, livery

[@TerraAcox]

Those balance transfers are tricky, what they don't tell you is that if you don't pay off the balance while you have that zero apr, they can tack on ALLLLL of the interest at the end of the introductory period

[@amyhoang9140]

You need to just keep that balance without adding any additional purchases and pay off the whole balance by no later than the last day of the introductory period. So that card is used for only balance transfer. Do all other shopping using other cards.

[@CocoaPuff01]

They do tell you that. Read the agreement.

[@ashleybosvik3031]

If you know how to handle your finances your good to use them

[@tincou7694]

What year was this 1990s show filmed?

[@edwardstrishock8541]

4 months later and we still can't cope

[@Mike-dd8bd]

I think people really underestimate how much time and money it cost to have kids.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Yes and so do a lot of people in the comments. They aren't understanding that it takes more time, patience and effort especially with a little one with special needs.

[@beaulieuc8910]

i agree, esay way into debt,same with dogs, and huge vets bills, less stuff is a lot better. I don't have kids or dogs and paid my mortgage off early

[@yvonnelee5766]

Mom, needs to help out with making money. She needs to get an online job that she can work at home where she can set her hours so she can still care for her daughter.

[@death24314]

Online jobs aren't that easy to get.

[@brendaroca1049]

Why buying chicken wings when regular chicken is less?

[@shaelstrata517]

Why buy dead bird parts, when beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, black eyed peas, and lima beans are MUCH cheaper?

[@TheMinelpkxd]

Really need to put this out there, you’re amazing and I respect work ethics and enthusiasm towards helping people, thanks for being legitimate..

[@nwpandp6896]

What does it matter if you have a perfect credit score but can't afford to buy a house? The whole thing is a sham.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Exactly and what bank will loan you a mortgage with such a low income?

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Secured credit card...uh... That's a debit card. Been around for decades.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

The difference is its reported to the credit bureaus

[@sjordan7085]

Two can live as cheaply as one, so those of us who are retired and live alone often have far greater challenges, than families, especially if we are living on Socia Security. Being a Mindful Prepper, is how I mitigate shortages and inflation. It is my emergency stash that is always there as a safety net. I already use it, which helps pay for unexpected expenses which seem to happen more often than not, even though I shop Grocery Outlet, and 'REDUCED' bins. 95% of everything else is bought used, but in excellent condition, I maintain and repair everything.

[@veganc5028]

Adopt a vegan/plant based diet. Not only is it cheaper, but its healthier and climate friendly

[@ccutehoney]

It’s not veg and fruit usually cost more than processed foods

[@veganc5028]

@@ccutehoney I haven't found that, and beans, rice, pasta is cheap and makes a lot of meals

[@ccutehoney]

@@veganc5028 pasta isn’t gluten free and not all beans especially in cans are gluten free. We have celiacs in our family you have to be very careful

[@veganc5028]

@@ccutehoney you can buy gluten free pasta and just about anything else gluten free nowadays

[@ccutehoney]

@@veganc5028 then that’s counter intuitive if your stating that vegan/plant life is cheaper

[@ktaylor5047]

Turn the comment section off. People are ruthless.

[@jaymeleonhard3764]

If people have never had to care for a special needs child they have no idea.

[@gmac8586]

Yes, people are ruthless I agree. I think they are just mad and exhausted and feel powerless. Let them have the platform to rant. People are taking out their frustration on other people instead of questioning why we are all living like this. It's disturbing sometimes but removing the comments feels too close to censorship and it's the last thing we need.

[@myyt3824]

No people are observant and honest.

[@happycook6737]

People are honest! After living in countries where people starve to death in the streets, I find these complaining families ridiculous. They waste money in ridiculous ways on crap they won't remember 1 year from now. Asian immigrants get rich. Why? They skimp and endure for 10 years, pay cash for things, start businesses and then live The American Dream. Native born Americans live as if they were rich, building a house of cards using credit, and end up slaves. Our grandparents understood the value of frugality and endless hard work. We are all, almost without exception, pampered over indulged brats.

[@maryfields1382]

For most of us, life is ruthless.

[@hellothere22766]

That was interesting, I enjoyed watching, I budget monthly and it helps

[@beaulieuc8910]

and living a more simple life with less stuff, less stuff to maintain

[@kateskeys]

They are looking to buy a house I am looking forward to the possibility of a big Mac. I feel bad for them but some people have it way worse

[@gp3012]

We all have a sappy story. Life either happens to you or for you. At the end of the day, you’re responsible for your circumstance. Everyone gets what they deserve.

[@Barb-rk5wx]

Is bowling a necessity? Are chicken wings a necessity? What is wrong with taking the kids to the park or the library...fun and educational. There Are other parts of a chicken that are much much more economical. Many families have to think outside the box. I am not criticizing or judging these families I am giving them advice Because For many years When I raised my son on my own I did these things.

[@coryvernon123]

What's up with all the special needs children in America??

[@bigpicturethinking5620]

Result of progressive politics.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Right??? Everybody is a special needs teacher.

[@geanettepartington691]

They probably get extra money on that kid, for having autism, too.

[@shaelstrata517]

GMO corn, soy & canola in just about everything. In kid's cough syrup, "juice", cereals, burger buns, granola bars, etc.

[@randomnesswithnazy]

Our food is poisoning us

[@anaroman1499]

Start with the wife getting a job. She looks well fed.

[@almudenagonzalez760]

Las personas más obesas suelen pertenecer a las familias con menos ingresos comen muchos hidratos de carbono porque es lo más barato .No juzguemos .

[@igot5onit423]

@@almudenagonzalez760 How are you going to text back in Spanish

[@almudenagonzalez760]

@@igot5onit423 ok . I said that the poorest are the fattest because they can't afford a balanced diet with quality food .They have to eat lots of carbohydrates and bad quality things because its cheaper .And in my opinion it's not right to judge specialy when they are suffering a lot .Greetings from Spain

[@almudenagonzalez760]

@@igot5onit423 pues cuando tenga algo que decir

[@marcielynn4886]

I have no bills, 0 credit debt and a 820 credit score. 5 grand in savings. Life off the grid.

[@beaulieuc8910]

good, it good management.

[@eddiekulp1241]

People like a good credit score , makes them think it's allright to borrow more . Only snowballs with time

[@cierrarorick1566]

Facts i eat gluten free, bread is a no-no potatoes and rice are my best friends 😂

[@prestonphelps1649]

Don't have a kid if you don't have solid finances.

[@redoingwhatsheloves5526]

Why put them in more debt

[@patrickb840]

Looks like they have enough to eat 🥰

[@nathanprice2199]

This is starting to feel like france in the early 1800s

[@lynnhensley4326]

She needs a financial plan. They need a monthly and weekly budget, plus know what money you spend daily. Shop at thrift shops for clothes and toys, use the public library for books and cds.Learn about frugal living from youtube living. Look into daycare options for your child that help meet her needs. Many school systems have prek for handicap children and free speech and other services.She needs be around other children. She might qualify for government programs. And the mother might need to get a parttime job. I work in public education. Many parents I know with children who are handicap work.

[@kellykimball2099]

Credit card is not the answer, Dave Ramsey is the answer 💕

[@prepareyourself6728]

Before Dave Ramsey became a Republican Cult Member!