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So me and bf bought a new stove it was a clearance stove but brand new we paid $739 for it. The cashier said he’d get one from the back and we waited 3-4 mins and he brought the display one out. Why did he bring the display out and not a in box one?? Not mad just wondering why he didn’t get the ones from the back that was in stock since he told us there was 3more including the display one we was given. And why did he tell us there was 3 more including the display if he was just going to give us a display. And why did we get the display one

Note I asked for one that was packaged in the back. I didn’t ask for the display. I just moved out on my own at the age of 20. I didn’t know I was supposed to ask certain things I don’t even work for Lowe’s I work in healthcare. So please don’t leave nasty comments I’m just trying to figure out life. This was my first ever appliance I ever bought.

So today I found out my mom hasn’t been paying my medical bills since I was 16. And I still owe $656.00 in a couple more medical bills. How TF did I never know about this?? I just so happened to ask the desk how much my previous bill was and they said I had collections from when I was a 16yr old child that my mom would never pay. I decided to pay it off with my paychecks by splitting it into 2 and paying $328.00 at a time but still why was I never notified until I asked???

I’m honestly so tired of living paycheck to paycheck and never having enough money for the things I actually need. Every time I think I’m getting ahead, something comes up or I realize I’ve spent money on stuff that didn’t even matter, and I’m right back at $0.00 after bills and groceries.

I want more than this. I want to be able to afford classes, build a better career, purchase things for my NEW HOME and not feel stuck in the same cycle over and over again.

Today I went through my closet and got rid of so many clothes and shoes I bought but never even wore. It was frustrating seeing how much money I’ve wasted, but also kind of eye-opening. I don’t want to keep doing that to myself. I also have been keeping a wish list in my notes app for online shopping when I look on Amazon and if I don’t buy it I take it off the list

I’m posting this to hold myself accountable. I want to make better choices, stop the unnecessary spending, and actually start building something for my future instead of constantly playing catch-up.

If you’ve been here before, how did you break out of it? What actually helped you stick to better habits when motivation fades?

I’m coming back to this post when I feel stuck or unmotivated.

I also am taking all the shoes and clothes I urged out of my closet to the nursing home I work at where I know people can wear these things

I’ve made a wishlist on my notes app so if I’m scrolling through and see something I want I put it with the link on my notes app and if I ever come across the money to purchase it I do if I still want it. And every 4-5 weeks I’ll go through the list and see if it’s something I still want if I do. I keep it if I don’t I delete it. (Picture in comments)

Is there any nice free budget apps you all use that help you plan out what parts of the paychecks go to what? That way I know what goes to where and to see how much overspending I’m

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