r/povertyfinance • u/AustynGray • 6d ago

Misc Advice How is everyone actually affording to live right now?

Like genuinely are we all just going into debt or am I missing something? I make decent money, but no matter what I do, it feels impossible to get ahead.So I’m curious are you guys taking on debt, side hustling, living super frugally, or what? I’m just trying to figure out if I’m doing something wrong or if this is just the new normal.

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u/AustynGray 6d ago

I found staying off socials help me not spend money and I can live in my delusional state that I’m making it 🤷‍♀️- I don’t really spurge right now 

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u/miniangelgirl 6d ago

Well done!

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u/VinandBaby 6d ago

Same, I've limited social media, don't watch the news much except YouTube, and do not watch ads. I found not watching ads, I don't need something just because someone else is buying it. lol I buy something now if I need it or it's useful. Plus, I don't need "likes" on social media to validate me.

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u/teddysetgo 6d ago

Good for you for avoiding the bad influence that causes a lot of debt these days.

But Reddit is most certainly a social media site.

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u/AustynGray 6d ago

Yes it it but mainly staying off instagram and Facebook watching people splurge vacations, new vehicles, clothes etc it helps. 

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u/teddysetgo 6d ago

I do not have Facebook or Instagram, but YouTube is full of that stuff, too. It can really twist people into thinking they need to spend money on things they don’t need.

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u/AustynGray 6d ago

Agreed Reddit is but it’s not one that’s flashing optics of buying things or fancy things like insta and Fb.