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How to Budget on a Low Income (Without Feeling Broke or Defeated)

Hey babe — let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough love: budgeting when you’re already stretched thin. If you’ve ever sat down with a calculator, looked at your bills, and thought “How in the world am I gonna make this work?” — you are not alone. I've been there. Many of us have. And I promise you, this doesn’t have to be your forever. Yes, you can budget on a low income. Yes, you can build savings — even if it’s $5 at a time. And yes, you deserve peace, not panic, when it comes to your money. So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let me walk you through how I’ve made budgeting work — even when things felt impossible. First: Let’s Ditch the Shame Listen, budgeting isn’t about being “bad with money” or needing to fix yourself. It’s about getting clear on your money’s job — so you stay in control. It’s not about deprivation. It’s about direction. If you’ve been living paycheck to paycheck (or paycheck to 3-days-before-paycheck 😅 ), I s...
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