There’s a specific trait that exists deep in the American collective psyche that suggests that one’s financial well-being is somehow a reflection of their moral compass. Many people assume that if someone struggles to get by, they don’t work hard enough or make poor choices. But that knee-jerk reaction couldn’t be farther from the truth. …
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‘We have $200 to last us until next Friday’: Mom says she and her husband both make ‘good money’ but live paycheck-to-paycheck. Here’s why
A mom on TikTok broke into tears talking about her family’s financial situation. Despite her and her husband having well-paying jobs, she says they barely have money left over between paychecks. The video strongly resonated with viewers, many of whom shared they’re also living paycheck to paycheck or have gotten into credit card debt to …
‘That paycheck is gone in 24 hours’: Military mom living paycheck-to-paycheck has to re-sign T-Mobile contract after phone dies. It’s $55 more a month
A military mom revealed that when her husband’s phone died, they had to renew their T-Mobile contract—and she contends that it’s put her family in a deeper financial hole. The video detailing the saga comes from creator Alex (@alex.ishere1), generating more than 160,000 views in the first five days on TikTok since it was posted …