I live alone and make less than $30,000 a year.
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Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent/guardian educate you about finances? I became financially responsible for myself at 18. I had a bad fight with my mom over how controlling she was and moved out. I ended up mostly staying with friends and couch surfing until I was 19. After my mom passed away, I moved out of my hometown and began renting a room.When I was 19, I received an $80,000 settlement from an accident I was in as a child that did permanent damage to my back and teeth. After lawyer fees, I walked away with around $50,000.
4:20 p.m. — It’s snowing! I run outside to warm up my car then grab A. and we head out. I call my fiancé on Discord from the car and we talk during my drive. 8:50 a.m. — I get to Costco. I get grapes, blueberries, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, Popcorner snack-sized bags, Rice Krispies Treats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, sparkling water, Coke Zero, Alani energy drinks, a rotisserie chicken, and a huge bag of sandwich buns.9:30 a.m. — I leave Costco and drive to Real Canadian Superstore. I grab two containers of coffee creamer, Starbucks Blonde Roast Nespresso pods, a huge bunch of lettuce, and a tray of chocolate chip cookie dough bites.
4:30 p.m. — I join Discord with Y. and drive home. Once I get home, I get changed and head to the gym. I do a leg workout and walk on the treadmill for 40 minutes. I hit my 10,000 step goal as I walk back into my apartment! I take a body shower and moisturize then make yet another sandwich with a side of air-fryer zucchini. I have a zero-sugar Dr. Pepper with my dinner and chat with Y.
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