Money, Relatable and Capitalism: Won't somebody think of the landlords?!

Won't somebody think of the landlords?!

By Anonymous - 08/04/2024 16:00 - United States

Today, I looked for an affordable home. I'm on SSI but only on a bare minimum (less than $950 a month), but I'm by myself so I thought it wouldn't be a big deal. All the homes in my area are over $1k. When I tried to look for one with less beds and baths, they demanded I make an account before I could search further. FML

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This is America

By Anonymous - 24/09/2023 00:02

Today, I found out that my rent is going up by $100. This is the third year in a row. I'm on SSI ($914/month) and it was $550 when I moved in before the pandemic. I'm also morbidly obese, schizophrenic, and my family doesn't respect me. FML

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Why People Break Bad

By Gnomead - 12/08/2018 18:30

Today, I got turned down for a home for low income people because my income was too low. FML

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By FinanciallyF*ked - 21/11/2018 15:30

Today, after my husband applied for a VA loan so we could move out of our ridiculously overpriced apartment and into our first home as a mortgage would be significantly cheaper, we were denied. If we can afford $1400/month in rent, we surely can’t be trusted with $1000/month for a mortgage, right? FML

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By jenjam - 05/07/2012 00:50

Today, I bought a home at a bargain. It will need 5 grand in repairs to fix plumbing and electric, but it's mine. When I pulled up the listing to show pictures to my friends, there was a new listing that was in the same neighborhood, and a larger, nicer house that is move in ready. Same price. FML

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In this economy?

By Anonymous - 28/07/2023 21:00 - United States - Ontario

Today, I'm broker than ever. I work a full time job but I STILL can't afford basic adult necessities. My mom keeps asking me to pay a bill that I can't afford (and has nothing to do with her) but she's been opening my mail, and questions my unpaid bills. I'm 36 and I can't afford to move out. FML

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Class struggle

By Brokeasajoke - 30/04/2022 14:00

Today, my Food Stamp application was denied because my income is apparently “too high”. I pay $1800 in rent and water, $130 for the phone and internet bill, $400 on credit cards, $150 for electricity, and $120 on car insurance. Nice to know they expect me to eat with $50/month. FML

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Social parasites

By Dank memes - 16/08/2021 22:01 - United States - Leesburg

Today, I can’t even find a place to rent. Every place has dozens of applications, with several offering well over asking price. I just graduated from college. FML

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Frugality

By Gingertabs - 23/08/2021 22:00

Today, I found out I am only entitled to £63 government assistance a month. I haven't worked or even left house for a year and a half, as my agoraphobia/anxiety has spiraled out of control. I don't know how I'm going to live. FML

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Masking off

By Anonymous - 27/10/2024 06:00 - United States - Belton

Today, I moved in with my parents because I can't afford to live on my own. I now pay 100% of the bills and can't leave because I can't save to replace my stolen/totaled car. I also can't drop my mask at home because 33 is apparently to old to be autistic, and I'm so tired and burnt out. I'm also not allowed to sleep. FML

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Cost of living crisis

By hiddenplainly - 24/02/2017 10:00 - United States

Today, I did my budget. I have a good job, make decent money, and work full time, but without including any flexible spending items like groceries, I make $32 less than my bills each month. FML

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Justkidding100 41

Tuesday 9 April 2024 0:23

you literally cannot afford rent anywhere in the US on 950 a month assuming you can even pay 100% of your disability to rent (you can't) and most places won't sign you a lease unless you can prove you make 3-4x rent a month. disability in America is a disgrace. your best bet is finding some roommates you don't hate.

Diaryofa22qmom 3

Tuesday 9 April 2024 1:13

just apply for section 8! depending on where you live . if you put your on disability and homeless you’ll get it within a year! it’s worth a try sometimes you just need alittle help and that’s okay!!!

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Justkidding100 41

Tuesday 9 April 2024 0:23

Diaryofa22qmom 3

Tuesday 9 April 2024 1:13

tiptoppc 19

Tuesday 9 April 2024 14:20

Section 8 is heavily limited on funding and vouchers. Where I live, the wait is over 5 years, and the only places that will take it is infested with bed bugs, roaches, druggies and sex offenders, it’s a nightmare. I have not been unfortunate to have to rely on section 8, but know people who do, and sometimes between living on the streets, vs section 8, it’s a hard time choosing section 8 considering what it’s become in our area. And that’s saying something when our mayor has pretty much criminalized being homeless. I would avoid section 8 at all costs and just attempt to cohabitate with others for a decent place.