How you can survive in Maryland working only 28 hours a week at minimum wage

TWL

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CRHS89 said:
My aunt lives alone, gets $1100 in disability and only gets a small amount of food stamps. I don't remember exactly, but it is under $50.
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There are many variables which could impact the benefit amount. In my post above, it was assumed the rent was $500/month. For example, if you pay no rent and no utilities, you would only receive approx. $16 in SNAP benefits with an income of $990/month.
 
PeoplesElbow

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TWL said:
Who pays $200/month for car insurance? Maybe $100 max. If you're paying that much, look elsewhere.
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Yea that, I have two vehicles, fairly new with collision and pay a bit over $100/month.

While we are on the subject of vehicles, I spent the morning cleaning the interior, washing, clay baring, polishing and waxing my car. If I paid someone to do all of this it would have easily been $250. If I ever unexpectedly loose my job I may do that until I find another.
 
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Clem72

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tommyjo said:
Some general thoughts...

*at that level of income no or VERY little federal tax would be owed...
* where'd they get the money for a car?
*where do they get the money to fix and/or maintain the car? (they aren't buying new...on this income you are driving a sh!tbox that will breakdown, need oil changes and tires)
*I do not believe there is any way in hell to live on $40 a month for food
*A room for $500? Where do you cook?

Your general point is valid...it is possible to live on relatively very little income...however, as you point out, this is a very tenuous existence...one relatively small additional expense and you are behind the 8 ball...one larger expense (new tires or a illness) and you are done economically.
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More importantly, $200/mo is more than I pay for full coverage from Eerie on my 2016 F-150.
 
SamSpade

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kwillia said:
Please tell me you use Fuji water instead of tap for that extra touch of snooty...:drama:
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Meh - we season our noodles and add scallions and stuff, there's no way you could tell it from the expensive stuff.
You'd have to be a world class chef to tell.
 
SamSpade

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Clem72 said:
More importantly, $200/mo is more than I pay for full coverage from Eerie on my 2016 F-150.
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Yep - I pay around 80-90 for two old cars, but I also have home owner's insurance and a clean driving record, so there's that.

STILL think I'm paying too much.
 
vraiblonde

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SamSpade said:
Meh - we season our noodles and add scallions and stuff, there's no way you could tell it from the expensive stuff.
You'd have to be a world class chef to tell.
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I disagree. The noodles themselves are different. The grocery store stuff is mushy and pasty; pay an extra fiddycent and NOW you have some fine soup.
 
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vraiblonde said:
I disagree. The noodles themselves are different. The grocery store stuff is mushy and pasty; pay an extra fiddycent and NOW you have some fine soup.
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And while the noodles and water is boiling just before taking it off the stove, pour in a scrambled egg and stir till cooked. Now that's a zesty treat. Got some protein with those carbs.
 
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tommyjo said:
*A room for $500? Where do you cook?
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I'm saving to buy my second rental; I moved up to the DC area. I'm living in Beltsville and renting out a room for $600 a month; this includes all utilities. It's temporary but it's allowing me to bank a lot of cash while looking for another house.

As far as where I cook, I use the kitchen. I #### in the bathroom and I sit in the living room. Have you never had roommates before?
 
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TWL said:
Who pays $200/month for car insurance? Maybe $100 max. If you're paying that much, look elsewhere.
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GURPS said:
I have 3 vehicles and its not that much month .... but I am over 50
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PeoplesElbow said:
Yea that, I have two vehicles, fairly new with collision and pay a bit over $100/month.
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Clem72 said:
More importantly, $200/mo is more than I pay for full coverage from Eerie on my 2016 F-150.
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SamSpade said:
Yep - I pay around 80-90 for two old cars, but I also have home owner's insurance and a clean driving record, so there's that.

STILL think I'm paying too much.
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Now... all of you raise your hand if you have been under the age of 25 in the last 15-20 years.

Nobody??? Thought so!

This is what it costs most times to insure a male driver under the age of 25.
 
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Restitution said:
Now... all of you raise your hand if you have been under the age of 25 in the last 15-20 years.

Nobody??? Thought so!

This is what it costs most times to insure a male driver under the age of 25.
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My soon to be 18 year old is driving a 8 to 10 grand truck and on my policy it's well under 100 a month. Now if he pisses off the daddy money tree that will change for sure.
 
Gilligan

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black dog said:
My soon to be 18 year old is driving a 8 to 10 grand truck and on my policy it's well under 100 a month. Now if he pisses off the daddy money tree that will change for sure.
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Yep. My 18-year-old went on the road in one of my Broncos for $90 a month.
 
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