Financial Struggles of the Lower-Middle Class: When $40k Income is Not Enough
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The Financial Squeeze
It’s just me and my daughter and with rental prices being as high as they are I’m finding it really difficult to make ends meet.
I’m considered lower-middle class which a few years ago was great.
The Dilemma of Seeking Assistance
The current income level creates significant hurdles. I’ve looked for assistance and they all say I make to much ($40k/yr). Is there anything I can do?
The reality is a constant struggle: I mean I’m literally working just to (barely) pay bills it’s a struggle to keep gas in my car to get back and forth to work.
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