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    Signs That You Live Paycheck To Paycheck

    No judgment here because I’ve shamefully been living paycheck to paycheck from college graduation to present: five years later. It’s not only a lifestyle, it’s survival.

    Knowing exactly when your next payday is and getting way more excited about it than any of your friends

    Looking like this on payday morning

    Looking like this a week after your check and a week away from your next check

    Looking like this the day before pay day

    Thinking about the holidays

    Scheming of ways to earn more cash

    Making sure your holiday wish list is full of items you need and can’t afford

    Thinking of your birthday

    Remembering your tax refund in the spring

    Opening up a credit card to have some guilt-free spending (BAD idea guys)

    Making some interesting food choices to save money

    Thinking you’re doing okay until a mysterious Netflix bill shows up on your bank statement

    Calling the bank to argue about a ghastly and unfair $5 fee

    Acting rich on payday and buying everyone drinks at the bar

    Swearing off bars and the mall for at least two months

    Attempting to make a budget to control your finances

    Being proud when you realize you’ve been doing this all on your own as a new adult and haven’t asked anyone for help