http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/10/06/get-out-of-debt-embrace-reality/#comment-53595 jinger Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:37:23 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/10/06/get-out-of-debt-embrace-reality/#comment-53595 I'm in somewhat the same situation as Birdie...I get a small retirement benefit monthly that pays my rent and basic bills, and I also have contract work that is sporadic...some months $600 and some months I have no work. I don't spend on anything beyond rent, bills, my loan, food and gas...that's my budget... and some months I have to use savings to make ends meet. With costs of living rising and income static, it's tough! I’m in somewhat the same situation as Birdie…I get a small retirement benefit monthly that pays my rent and basic bills, and I also have contract work that is sporadic…some months $600 and some months I have no work. I don’t spend on anything beyond rent, bills, my loan, food and gas…that’s my budget… and some months I have to use savings to make ends meet. With costs of living rising and income static, it’s tough!

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