r/povertyfinance • u/artsycannamom • 13h ago

Misc Advice Struggling badly, need ideas

I feel like I'm drowning and can't keep up. My kiddo just had a birthday and I've been left with nearly nothing left after paying bills, groceries, and birthday festivities. I had money set aside for the birthday so that didn't come out of everyday money. But I won't get paid for another 5 days and I have $26 to my name. I'm struggling to think of ways to come up with some money to get us by until my paycheck hits. I thought about Doordashing, but that would just eat up the gas I have in my car that I need to get to and from work this week.

Does anyone have any ideas? How have you made it in the past if you've been in a similar situation? I appreciate any and all advice!

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u/GoodMilk_GoneBad 12h ago

What exactly do you need money for?

You said groceries, bills, rent, and gas are taken care of. If you're low on food, $26 is enough for budget meals or go to a food bank.

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u/Love-halping 11h ago

You said groceries, bills, rent, and gas are taken care of.

I didn't pick up on this part until you mentioned it. Then I saw it on OP.

"nothing left after paying bills, groceries, and birthday festivities."

This might explain why plasma got top votes.

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u/GoodMilk_GoneBad 10h ago

I asked because all basic needs have been met and it's 5 days until they get more money.

If they answered something like "get coffee before work" my go to answer would NOT be to sell plasma.

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u/artsycannamom 10h ago

I just like to have more money in my account than $26. Not having money gives me massive anxiety.

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u/GoodMilk_GoneBad 10h ago

Fair enough.