Thanks to all of you guys for sharing your pain. I feel much better now that I know I'm in good company

I know that feeling.

This morning I went to the ATM to get money to pay the cub scouts dues. Declined, so I go inside (the money is there). Someone reported my card stolen (I love this game, we play it every 3 or 4 months it seems, my ex-husband is a petty thing), so I get that straightened out and the clerk says "would you like to go ahead and pay your mortgage?" No. No, I would fucking not. But, of course I do. And between that and cub scouts, I'm going to be broke until the end of time.

It just takes time. I am less than $100 away from paying off a washer, dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator that I no longer own. It's taken just over 5 years. But I did it.

Sigh, I feel your pain. It seems to be a never ending hole I shovel euros in, but it's never enough. Just had to write an email to my electric suppliers telling them to wait a week for payment. That's my way of dealing with it, I prioritize and tell people when the money will turn up. Pay day on Monday !!
Bill day on Tuesday.....

That will be my position shortly.

I totally know how that is. Owning a home and a business, it seems all we do is pay bills, taxes, insurance, and the costs of supplies and repairs. It's like trying to catch up with a runaway train some days.

Ya,seems every pay increases we get,the costs go up in proportion.....

I feel your pain. I know how hard that is.

Oh Miracle, its only money. Hugs...I'll send you a jar of chutney

I know the feeling. I was just doing the same thing.

I'm in a similar position living paycheck to paycheck but not needing to borrow. I have been there though and I empathize.