How is everyone out there making it financially?

[kerry-is-my-prez]

49. My credit cards were both up to the limit. I had to take money out of my now very meager retirement account.

I’m retired and really cannot work. If I could, I would. Thank god for social security - that is how I’m surviving right now.If it weren’t for my bf, I would probably be homeless or living in a very cheap apartment. We live in his condo. My credit got wrecked because someone opened a credit card under my name so I can’t get a loan or a credit card right now from a reputable place. I managed to put a few thousand to pay the credit cards down a little. That is where most of my money goes to. I only buy things if they are on sale. Right now, my car needs to be fixed but I’m putting that off. I need 2 crowns- which I can’t afford, along with cataract surgery. I don’t know when I’m going to be able to spend money on anything but paying off my credit cards for the next few months. Luckily I have a freezer full of fish, etc. And I tend to be a pack rat when it comes to hygiene products. I have enough deodorant and shampoo to last me a couple of years. Funny that a bad habit is saving my ass. When I look at the prices of things now it’s unbelievable. I try not drive anywhere but a few blocks to the grocery store because I have warning lights on my car - at least they’re yellow. I’m just barely making it financially and can’t use my credit cards. In a few months, unless some emergency hits I will be off the thin ice.