I was thinking of becoming self employed, but due to cutbacks, I can’t afford to hire me right now.

I was thinking of becoming self employed, but due to cutbacks, I can’t afford to hire me right now.

Commentary:
"Looks like the boss (aka YOU) is not feeling so generous with the budget lately 🤷‍♂️ Maybe it's time for a performance review with some self-reflection? 😅💼 #DIYBoss"

The only thing that has grown faster than rents in recent years is the overtime we have to work to pay them.

The only thing that has grown faster than rents in recent years is the overtime we have to work to pay them.

Commentary:
"Rent keeps going up faster than my hopes of ever having a work-life balance 🏠💸🕰️ #RentIsTooHighButSoAreMyHopes"

Me, with $33 left after paying bills: Let’s see how much a Land Rover costs.

Me, with $33 left after paying bills: Let’s see how much a Land Rover costs.

Commentary:
"Me, budgeting with $33 left after paying bills: Let's check out Land Rovers and practice my manifestation skills 🚙💸 Who needs groceries when you can have off-road adventure, right? #Priorities 😅"

I am on my second week of biweekly pay so today I will be showing you how to make a quesadilla out of paper towels.

I am on my second week of biweekly pay so today I will be showing you how to make a quesadilla out of paper towels.

Commentary:
"Ah, the joys of biweekly pay – turning paper towels into quesadillas is the ultimate budget-friendly lunch hack! 🌯💸 Who needs real ingredients when you've got creativity and perseverance, am I right? 😄 #PaperTowelCookingMaster"

Got an email from my bank saying “is your 401k enough to retire on” and it’s like you are my bank, you know it's not.

Got an email from my bank saying “is your 401k enough to retire on” and it’s like you are my bank, you know it’s not.

Commentary:
🤑💸💭 Bank: "Is your 401k enough to retire on?" Me: "You are my bank, you know it's not." 😅💸💼 Sounds like the bank needs to work on their optimism game!

Took a good look at my finances. I won’t make that mistake again.

Took a good look at my finances. I won’t make that mistake again.

Commentary:
Looks like those finances needed some serious therapy after that examination! 💸🔍 Taking a deep dive into your bank account can be scarier than watching a horror movie marathon. 😱 Hopefully, next time you tackle those numbers, it won't feel like facing a financial apocalypse! 💥💰

Yes, hello, I'd like to exchange my generational trauma for generational wealth, please.

Yes, hello, I’d like to exchange my generational trauma for generational wealth, please.

Commentary:
"Ah, the classic trade-in deal: out with the old emotional baggage, in with the new financial security! 💸💼 Who wouldn't want to swap ancestral woes for a bank account that doesn't have commitment issues? 😅 Here's to updating our family legacies one transaction at a time! 🔄 #UpgradeInheritance"

"This was on sale!" is why I'm always broke.

“This was on sale!” is why I’m always broke.

Commentary:
"Ah, the eternal struggle between saving money and buying everything on sale 🤑💸 Who needs savings when you can have a closet full of bargains, am I right? 😂 #ShopTillYouDrop"